Bir Al-Khatam (Well of Arees)
بئر الخاتم (أريس)
A historic well known through early Islamic reports and later Madinah memory.
Why this place matters
The Well of Arees, also known as Bir al-Khatam, is among the most famous wells connected with early Madinah. The site has been included in restoration and heritage documentation initiatives.
Visiting today
Access may be regulated; use current official guidance.
Sources
- Innaha Taybah map of 50 historical and archaeological sites, Madinah Research and Studies Center: Reported by Arab News, 5 November 2024
Editorial note: Innaha Taybah إِنَّهَا طَيْبَة distinguishes established Seerah evidence from later historical attribution. The source status above shows how strongly this place is documented. Read our methodology.