About Diriyah! "The City of Earth"
Throughout history, Diriyah has been the Kingdom’s capital of culture and creativity and has inspired kings, thinkers, and scholars throughout the centuries. From the Saudi Hafawah to the Ardah dance, culture is brought to life in every experience.
At the heart of Diriyah is At-Turaif
A place of vision and beginnings! Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, the historic district of At-Turaif overlooks Wadi Hanifah and the Diriyah oasis. Constructed from mudbrick in the Najdi style as a palatial royal citadel, this storied urban quarter became the capital of the Emirate of Diriyah, or the First Saudi State (1727–1818), laying the foundations for what would eventually become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.