Ancient Stone Beehive Mountain
Ancient Stone Beehive Mountain
The stone terraces and beehives carved into the mountainside reflect the ingenuity of ancient beekeepers who utilized the natural environment for sustainable honey production The beehive serves as a reminder of the long-standing relationship between humans and nature. The bounty of nature creates a stable environment for the beehives protecting them from the elements and animals The beehive remains a silent yet powerful symbol reflecting the rich heritage of the Arabian Peninsula
Emphasizing the cultural heritage of the Arabian Peninsula the Stone Beehive refers to an ancient site in the Sarawat Mountains Saudi Arabia not Sudan This 800-year-old site contains over 1,200 beehives carved into the rock face demonstrating the ingenuity of medieval sustainable agriculture The stone walls provide protection from the elements and predators and create a stable environment for the beehives It is the center of honey production. The beehive is distinguished by its intricately constructed steps and stone walls
Stone Beehive of Sarawat Mountain / photo credit : zawya.
The terraced terraces which likely allow the bees to access sunlight and nectar demonstrate the ingenuity of the builders in exploiting the area's natural resources and creating a sustainable environment for beekeeping A story of harmony between human innovation and the bounty of nature a thriving honey production center where every layer of meticulously arranged rocks and layers of honeycomb reflect the profound ingenuity of its creators the ingenuity and cunning of medieval beekeepers
Stone Beehive of Sarawat Mountain / photo credit : AWESOME NATURE & PLACES
During the Arab rule beekeeping in Malta had a long history The name was also used in Roman times and was changed to Malta during the Arab rule The Greeks called the island Melite which comes from the Greek word for honey It is believed that the Phoenicians introduced beekeeping in beehives and clay jars and there are still Punic beehives left During Roman times Cicero accused Verres in the trial of Caius Verres that he stole several jars of honey At that time the islands were under the jurisdiction of Sicily of which Verres was a Roman judge During the period when many colonies occupied the islands
