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| Coordinates | 32°40′35″N 35°52′15″E / 32.67639°N 35.87083°E / 32.67639; 35.87083 |
| Type | Natural Pond |
| Primary inflows | Major inflow sources — rainfall and underground aquifers. |
| Basin countries | Jordan |
| Max. length | 10 dunums (10,000 m) |
| Max. width | 0.1 km (0 mi) (Approx. 100 meters) |
| Surface area | 32 km (7,907 acres) (Approx. 7,915.2 acres) |
| Average depth | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Max. depth | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Water volume | 200,000 m (0 km) |
| Shore length | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Frozen | Never |
| Islands | None |
| Sections/sub-basins | Overview |
| Settlements | Malka, Irbid Governorate, Jordan. |
| References | |
| Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Al-Arayes Pond or Al-ʿAra'is Pond (Arabic: بركة العرايس, romanized: Birket Al-ʿAra'is, lit. 'Bride's Lake') is a natural water body located in the village of Malka, within the Bani Kinanah district of Irbid Governorate in northern Jordan. Situated approximately 500 meters south of the Yarmouk River and near the Jordanian Hamma and Al-Wehda Dam, the pond lies opposite the Golan Heights, with the Yarmouk River serving as the boundary.
Renowned as one of the largest ponds in the Arab world, the ِAl-Arayes Pond holds significant ecological and geographical importance within Jordan. It is distinguished by its unique location, which makes it an ideal destination for recreation and eco-tourism. It serves as a vibrant reservoir of biodiversity in Jordan. Situated in the warm region of the Mediterranean biome, the pond lies along the migratory path of various bird species. Nestled among a series of mountains, it is home to diverse and rare wildlife, including many endangered animals and birds.
The surrounding area is rich with dense vegetation, featuring prominent tree species such as oak, hawthorn, serviceberry, and maple. The pond and its environs are also home to over a thousand species of herbaceous plants, representing the rich flora of the Mediterranean region. Additionally, the ِAl-Arayes Pond is a critical habitat for most of the reptile species recorded in Jordan.
Notes
- In the regional dialect, the name is pronounced as (Al-Arayes), while in classical Arabic, it is pronounced as (Al-ʿAra'is).
References
- ^ "January 2018 - Department of Statistics, Jordan - DOS" (PDF). dosweb.dos.gov.jo. The Department of Statistics. p. 87. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "«بركة العرائس» .. محمية طبيعية قائمة على ثرى الأردن" ["Berket Al-Arais" (The Brides' Lake) ... A natural reserve located in the soil of Jordan]. جريدة الدستور الاردنية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- "بركة العرائس "كنز بيئي" شمالي الأردن (صور)". جريدة الغد | مصدرك الأول لأخبار الأردن والعالم (in Arabic). 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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