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With the establishment of the Second Saudi State, Imam Turki bin Abdullah chose Riyadh as the base of his rule in 1823. Since Imam Turki moved to Riyadh, he took care of the city by restoring it and strengthening its wa...
Diriyah is the capital of the First Saudi State. It is located in al-Yamama region, in the center of the Arabian Peninsula. In this day and age, this would be west of the capital, Riyadh, on the banks of Wadi Hanifah, w...
Hima Cultural Area in Najran was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization 'UNESCO' World Heritage List in 2021, as it represents the lifestyle of a culture spanning ...
Stone circles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are located along ancient trade routes in various provinces of the Kingdom. Some of them are located in Riyadh Province , along the old trade route, where a large stone circl...
It is located on the top of Raum Mountain, in the southwest of Najran city . It was built at an approximate height of 1000 m using stones and clay, and its roof was made of cedar, tamarisk, and palm wood. It was adorned...
Tayma' hieroglyphic inscription consists of two cartouches (frames) bearing information written about King Ramesses III. This type of inscription is one of the well-known traditions in Ancient Egypt for naming Egyp...
Al-Masmak Palace , with al-Masmak meaning a thick and fortified building, was constructed in 1865 during the reign of Imam Abdullah Bin Faisal Bin Turki . It was designed with high walls, lacking windows and openings ex...
Al-Faw Archaeological Village is located approximately seven hundred km southwest of the capital, Riyadh, specifically in the area where the Tuwayq mountain range intersects with Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate. It overlook...
Al-Turaif District was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010, due to its historical significance, showcasing the unique Naj...
The statue of Hercules in al-Faw derives its fame from being the only artifact in the world that depicts the image of Hercules, or Heracles, the Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, after his youth. The statue is located in...
The Twin Fortresses are located in al-Malad village, south of al-Bahah city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along the road leading to Baljurashi governorate. They are known by several names, including the 'Brothers...
Al-Qessar Heritage Village is located on Farasan Island in Jazan Province, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a tourist destination, characterized by its heritage buildings surrounded by palm trees and buil...
