Diriyah
Diriyah is the historic home of the House of Saud and the first Saudi state, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overview
Diriyah (Arabic: الدرعية) is a town on the north-western edge of Riyadh and the historic home of the House of Saud. It was the capital of the first Saudi state (1744–1818) and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
The At-Turaif district
The At-Turaif district, built in the eighteenth century in the Najdi architectural style, is the heart of the site, with its mud-brick palaces, mosques and houses.
Today
Diriyah has been restored and developed as a cultural destination, hosting the Diriyah Season events and the Diriyah Gate project.