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Uyun al-Jawa Heritage Village, Qasim Region, Saudi Arabia
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Heritage Village of Uyun Al Jawa is located north-west of Al-Qasim, around thirty kilometers from Buraydah‎. The name Uyun Al-Jawa refers to both the governorate and its main city. The term literally translates to "the valley of 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 Qassim Province by their unique accent. Human occupation is Uyun Al-Jiwa dates back at least to prehistoric times.
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