Al-Turaif
AL TURAIF
The Al-Turaif district in Diriyah is a very important historical and architectural site. UNESCO named it a World Heritage site in 2010 because it is one of the most significant places in Saudi Arabia. This historic district dates back to 1744, when the First Saudi State was founded by Muhammad bin Saud Al Muqrin, the Emir of Diriyah. Al-Turaif served as the capital of the Al Saud state. The buildings in Al-Turaif have a unique Najdi architectural style, showing the skill and engineering of the local builders. The district contains famous historic buildings like Salwa Palace and the Mosque of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, as well as other Al Saud family palaces. It is also surrounded by a large wall and defensive towers, giving insight into construction and defense from that time.
TURAIF
Al-Turaif was an important political and religious center, growing in importance in the 18th and 19th centuries as the center of Al Saud power and the Salafi reformist movement in Islam. This historic district is invaluable cultural and historical heritage for Saudi Arabia. It deserves to be preserved and recognized as one of the most significant archaeological and historical sites in the region.
