By Shaima Al-Rouwaished
KUWAIT, Feb 15 (KUNA) - In recent years, the northern region of Al-Mutla has been the focal point of people's discussions due to the ambitious Mutla City project, viewed as one of the most promising housing ventures in Kuwait.
Located in Al-Jahra governorate northwest of Kuwait City, Al-Mutla is also known for its high altitude hills, perfect for those seeking recreation in the desert during the winter season.
The area had shown a great deal of historical importance with it being one of the main routes leading to the northern regions of Kuwait and Iraq both in the past and present.
Al-Mutla is considered as a strategic region, which helped Kuwait to fend off invaders on numerous occasions.
In the "Encyclopedia of Kuwait", author and historian Hamad Al-Suaidan said that several significant battles in the past took place near the region namely the Dhat Al-Salasi (Battle of Chains) between the early Muslims and the Persian Empire in 633 AD.
Al-Suaidan said that the area in the past was rich in natural resources with Kuwaitis of old gathering wood there and also using the lowland areas to get water supplies.
Al-Mutla, said the author, is home for various structures including several key communication towers, a border security checkpoint, in addition to farms and privately owned buildings. (end) sr.gta