Al-Washm Region Explained

Al-Washm
Native Name:Arabic: منطقة الوشم
Settlement Type:Historical region
Image Alt:Shaqra Old City Wall
Pushpin Map:Saudi Arabia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Saudi Arabia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Saudi Arabia
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Najd
Seat:Shaqra
Parts Style:para
Leader Title1:Governor
Leader Name1:Adel Al-Bawardi
Population Density Km2:auto

Al-Washm Region (Arabic: منطقة الوشم pronounced as /ar/, local Najdi Arabic pronunciation:, also spelled Washm, or Al-Washim, is a historical region of Najd in central Saudi Arabia.

Etymology

Washm means tattoo in Arabic. Researchers suggested that Al-Washm has been named due to the scattered farms which looks similar to a tattoo.

History

The exact history of the Al-Washm Region is unknown. However, the Umayyad poet Ziyad bin Munfidh around the year 100 AH had passed over Shaqra and mentioned it in his poem.

Location

Al-Washm Region is located about 190 kilometers north-west of the capital Riyadh.

Towns

Al-Washm Region includes Al Faraah, Al Qasab, Shaqra, Tharmada, Ushaiger, and Uthaithiah.