This follows the prevailing current flowing northwards. When these trees reach the area of the nails, they are forced by the Ashaday mountains to the north, and the master craftsman comes for the boat trade. Starting with the trade of large planks, which the boat relies on for its construction, forming the back of the boat, or the visible bones of the boat. These planks are planed to be thin to the thickness of the hull, then these planks are joined together and straightened by nails. As for the gaps between the planks, they are filled with cloth, and new cloth is bought for this purpose from the Deilain, the size of a full span of Deilain fabric. A long plank is placed along the length of the boat's back, forming the base for the other planks, the backbone, and the boat is concentrated on it for its transport and movement. There is the sail, which is the driving force of the boat, relying on the power of the wind, and the folds, which are the planks that meet the backbone and are fixed by nails as we mentioned. They are of different sizes; as you move towards the front of the boat, the thickness of the nails and the distance between the nail and the track decrease. Cloth is placed on them. Then there is the mast, a long pole at the head of the boat that aids in the process of rigging. And the rudder, which is the balance of the boat, so that it is steered by the rudder in all directions. And the oar, with which it is rowed. And the mooring rope, a long rope connecting the mast and the foot. And the mast is wooden planks across the width of the boat. The history of boats in the Mahadeb is very ancient. In past days, boats were of great size, but few in number, and only a few people owned them due to their high cost. The fare for the boat was in kind. The boat had a share in agriculture, as well as in trade and other activities. They relied on them for transporting their goods, and you might hear of old boats carrying more than a hundred or a hundred and fifty women. Boats would travel from Mahadeb to Karima, transporting cash crops, and return the same day loaded with goods such as oil, sugar, soap, and others. Goods were not transported by boat alone. There were camels that traveled along the desert road above the houses, and the camel drivers traveled in caravans, their caravans consisting of more than twenty camels. Among those who were - 68 - - 78 - This follows the prevailing current flowing northwards. When these trees reach the area of the nails, they are forced by the Ashaday mountains to the north, and the master craftsman comes for the boat trade. Starting with the trade of large planks, which the boat relies on for its construction, forming the back of the boat, or the visible bones of the boat. These planks are planed to be thin to the thickness of the hull, then these planks are joined together and straightened by nails. As for the gaps between the planks, they are filled with cloth, and new cloth is bought for this purpose from the Deilain, the size of a full span of Deilain fabric. A long plank is placed along the length of the boat's back, forming the base for the other planks, the backbone, and the boat is concentrated on it for its transport and movement. There is the sail, which is the driving force of the boat, relying on the power of the wind, and the folds, which are the planks that meet the backbone and are fixed by nails as we mentioned. They are of different sizes; as you move towards the front of the boat, the thickness of the nails and the distance between the nail and the track decrease. Cloth is placed on them. Then there is the mast, a long pole at the head of the boat that aids in the process of rigging. And the rudder, which is the balance of the boat, so that it is steered by the rudder in all directions. And the oar, with which it is rowed. And the mooring rope, a long rope connecting the mast and the foot. And the mast is wooden planks across the width of the boat. The history of boats in the Mahadeb is very ancient. In past days, boats were of great size, but few in number, and only a few people owned them due to their high cost. The fare for the boat was in kind. The boat had a share in agriculture, as well as in trade and other activities. They relied on them for transporting their goods, and you might hear of old boats carrying more than a hundred or a hundred and fifty women. Boats would travel from Mahadeb to Karima, transporting cash crops, and return the same day loaded with goods such as oil, sugar, soap, and others. Goods were not transported by boat alone. There were camels that traveled along the desert road above the houses, and the camel drivers traveled in caravans, their caravans consisting of more than twenty camels. Among those who were - 78 - - 68 - C. The Trade Craft And the trade in Mahadeb is ancient and linked to agricultural tools, most of which were made of wood, or wood was part of their construction. Trade was also linked to the industry of ports and the aforementioned boats themselves. Therefore, carpenters played a great role in the lives of the Mahadeb inhabitants in ancient times. As for carpenters, their craft is connected to the making of tools used in the home, especially for cooking. Among those famous for this in Mahadeb were Muhammad Abdullah Dhaleel, Abdul Rahman, and Ful Al-Din, from the herds. And in boat making, Muhammad Abdul and Wood Aish, and Muhammad Abdullah and Al-Qata'. Trade was not limited to boats, agricultural tools, and fishing, but also included eating utensils such as the lighter. Boat Making: And the boat is a complete life, a social, cultural, and economic system, and a gift. The boat was made from natural trees in the region, as we have explained elsewhere. These trees were brought from distant places in the south of Mahadeb, relying on - 78 - - 68 -