The Land of Midian Part II - The March Through Central and Eastern Midian Chapter IX - Work in and Around El-Muwaylah

In which the expedition arrives at the diminished pilgrimage station of El-Muwaylah and embarks upon systematic geological surveys of sulphur and copper deposits in the surrounding hills, while contending with the vagaries of local guides and the challenges of desert travel. The narrative also explores the natural history of the region, including oyster beds and ancient ruins, hinting at a landscape rich in both mineral wealth and antiquity, albeit currently somewhat neglected and forlorn.