List of Old Riyadh Gates

After the recapture of Riyadh by the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al-Saud in 1902, he ordered the erection of a wall surrounding the city. The wall had several main gates known as al-Darawiz, positioned on different sides of the wall. Additionally, there were smaller gateways designed for pedestrians, known as Nuqb. Some of these gates have been demolished, while others still exist. They are as follows:

Located to the east of the city, it was known as al-Murwah Gate or al-Ahsa Gate.

A secondary gate, parallel to al-Thumairi Gate on the eastern side.

A small gate located to the south of the city, designated for pedestrian access.

This is the southern gate of the city, named after its proximity to Hilla Dakhna.

A small gate located on the southwestern side of the city, designated for pedestrian access.

Located on the southwestern side of the city.

Positioned on the western side of the city, it was named after butchers bringing their slaughtered livestock into the town through this gate.

Located on the northern side, it was named after al-Sweilim family.

Situated on the northern side of the city, it was named after the adjacent neighborhood.