King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud had extensive knowledge of sword types and histories. He had a particular interest in ancient swords, especially those famed within Al Saud family, and was keen to collect them. Most Al Saud swords were of a type known as ' Daban .' Reflecting the importance of the sword to King Abdulaziz, he was once quoted as saying: “By Allah, I have nothing of wealth, and I own nothing but the sword and the Qur’an.” And below is the list of the swords o...

The Private Library of King Abdulaziz Al Saud is one of the libraries that houses rare manuscripts and books. The library previously occupied an important location in Al-Murabba Palace, where books, periodicals, and manuscripts were kept on its first floor. It was later moved to King Saud University (then Riyadh University) before eventually being housed at the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah). The importance of knowledge to King Abdulaziz King Abdulaziz was keen on r...