RIYADH: Located in the Al-Thumairi neighborhood, Al-Masmak Palace Museum stands as a powerful symbol of Saudi Arabia’s unification and its founding era under King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud.
The fort was originally built in 1865 during the reign of Imam Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud.
Under royal directive, Al-Masmak opened as a museum in 1995, narrating the story of the Kingdom’s founding. (SPA)
On the morning of Jan. 15, 1902), King Abdulaziz Al-Saud recaptured Riyadh from within its walls, marking the beginning of the Kingdom’s unification. The fort was used to store weapons and ammunition before being restored as a historic and cultural monument.
Al-Masmak spans 3,885 sq. meters and is constructed from clay mixed with straw, with a stone foundation. Its exterior walls are plastered with clay, while gypsum decorates the interior.
