Al Hummaima

The name Al Hummaima is derived from the very hot desert caused by reflected heat from the white sand.

The Nabataeans used this area as an important caravan station between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD.

In the 2nd century AD the Romans used it as a fortified military camp to protect their trade routes, particularly the King's Highway.

During the Byzantine Period (324-630 AD), Al Hummaima remained a stronghold and five Christian churches were built here.