Wadi Al-ʿArīsh

Wadi al-ʿArīsh is a seasonal stream in the northeastern Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is the longest seasonal watercourse in the Sinai, measuring 155 miles (250 km) and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea near the town of Al-ʿArīsh. While typically dry, this wadi can carry torrents of water after heavy rainstorms. The central plateau of the Sinai drains northward into this depression. The town of Al-ʿArīsh, the capital of the Northern Sinai governorate, is situated near the mouth of the wadi. Historically, the area has been a trade center and a strategic location, with mentions dating back to at least the 2nd century BCE.123