Very tranquil & picturesque due an abundance of water which is almost always the underlying reason for conflict; hence the tower.
Most of this region has been renowned for agriculture – especially dates, full of little hamlets around a reliable water source.
Abandoned fortified ruins.
David A Lockwood 
Fantastic! I can’t begin to imagine what that would have been like in its prime.
Very tranquil & picturesque due an abundance of water which is almost always the underlying reason for conflict; hence the tower.
Most of this region has been renowned for agriculture – especially dates, full of little hamlets around a reliable water source.
David.
What an amazing do-over! And way off the beaten track I assume.
Thanks,
Tucked behind a small village & easily missed when driving past.
David.