As-Suwayriqiyah

As-Suwayriqiyah is a settlement in the uplands southeast of Medina, near the volcanic country of Harrat Rahat. Its name is associated with the nearby valley of Suwariq, whose waters descend from the lava field. Old documents record arrangements for the protection of its inhabitants by tribal leaders, reflecting the importance of local agreements among the communities of this part of the Hejaz.