Muawiya Dam
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CountrySaudi Arabia
LocationMedina
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Location | Medina |
| Coordinates | 24°26′33″N 39°55′06″E / 24.44250°N 39.91833°E |
| Owner | Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Saudi Arabia) |
Muawiya Dam (Arabic: سد معاوية) is a water dam located in Wadi al-Khanq, east of Medina in Saudi Arabia.[1][2]
History
- It was built around the year 50 AH during the reign of Caliph Mu'awiya I.
- Inscriptions on the dam indicate its date of construction and the names of those who participated in building it.[4]
Engineering Dimensions
Muawiyah Dam in Medina, in the valley of Al-Khanq - Its height from the valley floor to the surrounding ground level is about 20 meters.
- The width of the dam wall at the base is estimated at 10 meters.
- Terracing appears in the dam's construction, which helps strengthen its base due to its height.[5]
Significance
- It is considered a testament to Islamic civilization in hydraulic engineering and agriculture at the time.
- The dam is part of an ancient network of dams that protect the city from valley floods.[6]
