Al-Dukhul and Hummel Mountains are linked to popular memory through a verse from the pre-Islamic poet Imru' al-Qais.

In the vicinity of Al-Dukhul and Hummel Mountains, numerous ancient wells are believed by the local Bedouin population to date back to Jahiliyyah era.

[4][5] The region is renowned for its excellent pastureland, which supports the growth of a variety of herbs, including Lavandula and Centaurea calcitrapa.

It is said that the father of Imru' al-Qais, Hujr, consumed this bitter herb, earning him the epithet "the eater of marar."

Al-Dukhul and Hummel Mountains gained fame through their mention in the Mu'allaqa of Imruʾ al-Qais al-Kindi.