and described Khaybar and neighboring Tayma some time around 1170, mentioning these places as Jewish habitations. Economy Historically, Khaybar is known for growing dates. The dates raised in the region were generally exported to Medina. See also Harrat Khaybar Safiyya bint Huyayy List of expeditions of Muhammad David Reubeni References External links Joseph Braslavi (Braslavski) and Leah Bornstein-Makovetsky (1972, 2006), Khaybar, in Encyclopedia Judaica, via Jewish Virtual Library Historic Jewish communities Jewish Saudi Arabian history Oases of Saudi Arabia Populated places in Medina Province (Saudi Arabia)