Riyadh´s historic Masmak Fort

Posted by Tripatini on January 23, 2026 at 9:54pm

This example of traditional Najdi architecture completed in 1895 played a pivotal role in the country's unification in the early 20th century. Today it´s a museum of the history of the al-Saud family and kingdom

Read more in Tripatini contributor Muminah Tannous´s post Saudi Arabia´s Top 9 Destinations.

Francisco Anzola

riyadh, saudi arabia, gulf states, middle east, mideast, forts, history travel

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