Corridor Egypt

Eastern Sinai's dry hills and valleys lie between the Tih plateau and the Gulf of Aqaba. The Egyptian pilgrimage road crossed the southern part of the plateau by Nekhel and the wells of Thamad before descending toward Aqaba. Pilgrims from Egypt and lands farther west travelled this route on their way to Mecca and Medina. Forts, wells and other works helped sustain movement across a region of scarce rainfall.