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Masmak Fort
The fort is the most important historical monument in Riyadh, as well as an excellent example of traditional mud-walled construction. It was built around 1281H (1865) on the site of an older fortification |
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Inside the fully restored building there are courtyards, a mosque, diwan and square watch tower. It houses collections of traditional dress and crafts, a traditional diwan with an open courtyard and a working well. It was extensively renovated in the early 1400'sH (1980's) and is now devoted to the history of Abdul Aziz and his unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At Al-Thumairi Gate 200m southeast of the Masmak Fort, you find one of the 9 gates that used to lead into the city. The wall was pulled down in 1396H (1950).
Maskmak Fort
Tel:+966-(0)1- 4110091
Admission free
Men: 8am - noon and 4-9pm Sat, Mon & Wed
Women and families: 8am - noon and 4-9pm Sun & Tues, 9am - noon Thurs |
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