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King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall

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King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall
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King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall is one of the sections of King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), located at its main headquarters in al-Murabba Neighborhood of Riyadh City, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hall highlights the historical aspects of the Kingdom's founder, King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, displaying a selection of his belongings and a collection of photographs that reflect the development of historical events in the Kingdom.

Contents of King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall

The hall showcases the familial, religious, and political aspects of the personality of King Abdulaziz, his relationships with prominent international figures, his overseas journeys, his patronage of education, and his humanitarian efforts both domestically and abroad. It also highlights his hobbies and personal possessions. Architecturally, the hall is designed to facilitate easy movement between its sections, fulfilling the function of a historical and cultural museum.

Floors of King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall

King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall comprises three floors, equipped with the necessary facilities and resources to accommodate modern displays, as well as service facilities for visitors and staff. The ground floor features the royal car gallery, showcasing vehicles used by King Abdulaziz Al Saud, including a green Rolls-Royce from 1946, gifted to King Abdulaziz by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The first floor features a collection of artifacts such as weapons, coins, utensils, medals, clothing, commemorative gifts, Qurans, calendars, medical tools, watches, flags, informational plaques, maps, and multimedia displays. It also screens documentaries about King Abdulaziz, his life, and the unification and development of the Kingdom. The upper floor features a photography exhibition showcasing historical and political milestones from King Abdulaziz's life, and documenting his pivotal role in unifying and building the Kingdom.

Virtual tour of King Abdulaziz Memorial Hall

Darah has introduced a virtual tour feature for the hall, allowing visitors to explore its royal memorabilia and historical artifacts in 3D at any time of the day and from anywhere in the world. Users can access historical information and view heritage artifacts simply by hovering over them, making this feature a valuable addition to historical tourism.