Tukuk-OS🏛️ At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
Saudi Arabia · Asia · Cultural · 24.73°N, 46.57°E
At-Turaif is a historic district located in Diriyah, north-west of Riyadh. It is regarded as one of the more important political and historical sites in Saudi Arabia, as it represented the capital of the early Saudi kingdom. It was the original home of the House of Saud and was the country's first capital from 1727 until Ottoman conquest of the area in 1818.
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Quick facts
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| List type | 🏛️ Cultural heritage site |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 24.73°N, 46.57°E · view on map |
At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah is a cultural World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, in Asia. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
More sites in Saudi Arabia
Hegra Archaeological Site (Mada'in Salih) · At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah · Al-Ahsa Oasis · Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah · Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia · ‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid · The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area · Ḥimā Cultural Area.