Ithlib Mountain
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Ithlib Mountain is a sandstone mountain located in eastern Hegra, Al-Ula Valley.
History
During the Nabataean period, the mountain was carved to include many sacred and functional spaces, such as niches made to house betyls (rectangular stones symbolizing Nabataean deities) and a large room meant for meetings, banquets and ritual feastings. The complex also included a system of channels, cisterns and reservoirs to supply water to Ithlib.[1]
After rescuing his father, Ishaq, from the clutches of Nimlot at the Roman Fort Ruins, Basim made camp at Ithlib Mountain. Ishaq, suffering from memory issues, believed he was in Samarra about to leave his young son behind and wished to see the sunrise one last time near a tomb similar to the ones in Al-Ula Valley. Deciding against breaking the illusion, Basim offered to accompany Ishaq to the tomb, leading him to the Al-Banat Mountain necropolis to watch the sunrise together.[2] At the site, Basim also recovered a paper containing Ya Atlal Al-Ams (O Remains of Yesterday), an oud melody.[3]
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