Manfuha
thumb|Manfuha in Riyadh City thumb|Another view in Manfuha Manfuha () is an ancient village and a historic neighborhood in southern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located north of al-Masani and south of Skirina in the sub-municipality of al-Batʼha. Established on the edge of the narrow, fertile valley known as Wadi Hanifa, Manfuha was until the mid-20th century considered a twin village to the walled town of Riyadh, the current Saudi capital.
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thumb|Manfuha in Riyadh City thumb|Another view in Manfuha Manfuha () is an ancient village and a historic neighborhood in southern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located north of al-Masani and south of Skirina in the sub-municipality of al-Batʼha. Established on the edge of the narrow, fertile valley known as Wadi Hanifa, Manfuha was until the mid-20th century considered a twin village to the walled town of Riyadh, the current Saudi capital.
== Etymology == Manfuhah derives from the Arabic word of nafaha (), which loosely translates to blowing wind or being fragrant. It was reportedly attributed to its climatic nature.