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Murabba Palace
The home of King Abdul Aziz also acted as the seat of Government, and his diwan was the scene of many important majlis. This is reflected in the powerful design and construction of the palace, which also served as the family home to his young and growing family |
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In 1355H (1936) King Abdulaziz issued a directive for construction to begin on the Al-Murabba palace to accommodate his growing family and to serve as a center of government, where the royal court would be governed and official functions hosted. The building was completed in 1357H (1938).
One palace diwan was particularly important as the site of many important gatherings and meetings with world dignitaries. It witnessed vital events in the history of the establishment of the Ministry of Defense, the government school system, the Saudi Broadcasting Network, and the Saudi Monetary Agency. It was here that the historic agreement opening the Kingdom for oil exploration was signed. The initiation of the telegraph system and the formulation and adoption of many important regulations concerning travel, labor and public works projects also took place here.
The palace surrounds a ground-level courtyard. The upper level has displays of traditional clothes and crafts. The overall impression of the building is one of impregnability, with a generous diwan for receiving foreign dignitaries and local petitioners.
Qasr al-Murabba
Tel: +966-(0)1-4011999
8am - 2pm Sat-Wed
A permit is required to visit inside. |
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