As-Sulaymī

As-Sulaymi lies in a valley south of Hail, enclosed by granite hills to the west and south and volcanic heights to the north. Local accounts trace the settlement to members of the Sulaym branch of Banu Tamim, who dug wells and cultivated a valley once covered with acacia. Farms and orchards grew around the wells, and a fortified enclosure was built near them. The nearby oasis of Qana is also known for its palms and shallow fresh water.