The Moabite town where Balak took Balaam and offered sacrifices before the prophet's first oracle. The name possibly means 'city of streets' or 'city of open places,' though the exact sense is debated. This was Balaam's introduction to Moabite hospitality and the king's urgency - immediately upon arrival, they sacrificed cattle and sheep, then sent portions to Balaam and the princes. The town's location is unknown, but it served as staging ground for Balak's attempt to curse Israel. What began with sacrifices at Qiriath-Huzoth ended with blessing instead of cursing, as God commandeered Balaam's mouth.