Uyun AlJiwa governorate
Uyun AlJiwa (Officially: Uyun AlJiwa Governorate, a.k.a. Al Uyun, Al Jiwa, and Oyounaljewa, ) is a Saudi governorate in northwestern Al-Qassim Region, less than northwest of Buraydah, the provincial capital city. The name translates to "The Valley's Ponds", and it derives from the water ponds which used to surround the area. It is most famous for the past societies which used to live in the area and its ancient historic sites. People of Al Jiwa are distinguished from other people in Al-Qassim Region by their accent. History. Many historic as well as pre-historic societies  have settled in the Al Jiwa land. One example is Banu Abs, who gave birth to the famous knight, adventurer, lover, and poet Antarah ibn Shaddad. Moreover, Al Jiwa contains many Thamudic patterns (e.g. Thamudic petroglyphs). In recent history, many of the region inhabitants' forefathers were among who are called "Al Oqilat", which was a group that traveled long distances to trade, work for money, and bring back merchandise. Others were farmers and worked either in harvest or raising livestock. The name of Al Jiwa has been mentioned in both Islamic and Pre-Islamic-era Arabic poetry by poets such  as Antarah ibn Shaddad, Zuhayr bin Abi Sulma, Imru' al-Qais, Kumait Ibn Zaid, and Hassan Bin Thabit. Geography. To distinguish between "Al Jiwa" and "Uyun AlJiwa": Besides that, the governorate consists of 8 other towns such as Ghaf Al Jiwa (also called Al Ghaf), Rawdh Al Jiwa (also called Ar Rawdh), Authal, and Al Slubiya. Archaeological and historic sites. Several old and Thamudic rock arts around Al Jiwa area. Some are vertical, some are horizontal, and two are diagonally drawn. They were found mainly in two sites. Agriculture. Farmers grow and harvest many kinds of vegetable and fruit, such  as dates, carrots, okra, and leeks, and they also raise livestock in Al Jiwa. Some bring what they harvest and raise to "Souq Al Athnain" and "Souq Al Jumaa", which are a types of weekly flea market in the region.