Our visit to the site allows us to admire its incredible architecture before returning to downtown Riyadh. The history of Ad-Diriyah goes back thousands of years as it was on an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, acting as a meeting point for those travelling to or from Asia, Africa and Europe. It is the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 2010, as the most brilliant example of Najdi architecture. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century. We drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Dinner & overnight in Riyadh.īreakfast at your hotel. Seating 17,000 worshippers and measuring 16,800 m2, it is one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia. It is named after Turki bin Abdullah bin Muhammad. We end our tour with a visit to the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque (exterior only), which is an active place of worship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Finally, you will visit the Dirah Souq and introduce to you the Saudi traditional clothing and the interesting way in which it is made, and explain to you about the Saudi customs and traditions and the occasions each clothing is worn. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of the nation today, captured the fort in 1902 making this fort the birthplace of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. To serve as a military garrison for the Abdullah bin Rashid army. The palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. After lunch we will be visiting the Masmak Fort and its museum that depicts the history of the conquest of Arabia by the Al- Saud family. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by 400 meters. We continue thereafter to the nearby Murabba Palace that is one of the historic buildings of the city. The Museum is a place of learning and discovery it offers an overview of the history of Arabian civilization from Prehistory to our modern era. We will start our tour of mystic Riyadh by visiting the National Museum which is the primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture.
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