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Diriyah District
Diriyah
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A heritage site subject to the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage System
A restored ancient mosque is included in the list of ancient mosques in the Sultanate of Oman and is protected under the Cultural Heritage Protection Law- Who is responsible:
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Diriyah represents a turning point in the history of the Arabian Peninsula in particular and Arab and Islamic history in general, as it established stability and prosperity and united most of the region in the Arabian Peninsula under one state. Diriyah, in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, became a destination for trade, culture, knowledge, communication and economic exchange.. Diriyah was also a center for trade and pilgrimage routes heading to various parts of the region and a vital link between Asia, Europe and Africa.. Despite the difficult desert environment, Diriyah became an oasis for a model society. This peace, prosperity, and state vision based on lofty principles and constants gave it a prominent political, economic, military, and religious position in the region, until it was transformed over time into a beacon of science and education.. Within Diriyah Governorate, there are many heritage neighborhoods, the most prominent of which are: (Al-Turaif, Ghasiba, Samhan, Al-Bujairi, Blida and Al-Awda neighborhoods )And other historical neighborhoods. Perhaps the most prominent neighborhood is Al-Turaif neighborhood, which is considered one of the most important historical landmarks of Diriyah, as it contains the most important heritage buildings, palaces, and historical monuments. It included most of the administrative buildings during the era of the first Saudi state, such as Salwa Palace, which was established in the late twelfth century AH, and from which affairs were managed. The First Saudi State, as well as the Mosque of Imam Muhammad bin Saud, the Palace of Saad bin Saud, the Palace of Nasser bin Saud, and the traditional Al-Diyafa Palace, which contains a Turaif bath. The Turaif neighborhood is surrounded by a wall. Large towers were used for surveillance and defense of the city. The Al-Turaif neighborhood site in historic Diriyah was registered on the UNESCO World Urban Heritage List on Saturday 8/19/1431 AH, corresponding to 7/31/2010 AD, after the completion of a large group of steps and projects that qualified the site to be registered on the World Heritage List..
B- Which includes niches with arches and columns on either side, surrounded by panels carved or elaborately molded from stucco.
A restored ancient mosque is included in the list of ancient mosques in the Sultanate of Oman and is protected under the Cultural Heritage Protection Law- Photographic documents and/or films
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Bashir bin Muhammad Al-Saqri used to hold teaching sessions on the principles of jurisprudence, the sciences of belief, and the principles of rulings at the Shawadnah Mosque in the winter.- Which includes niches with arches and columns on either side, surrounded by panels carved or elaborately molded from stucco.
The city of Diriyah, where the historical pledge of allegiance took place between the Emir of Diriyah, Imam Muhammad bin Saud, and Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab in the year 1157 AH / 1744 AD on the reform call, which resulted in the establishment of the first Saudi state, whose influence extended to all parts of the Arabian Peninsula, and Diriyah became its capital on the banks of Wadi Hanifa.. The founding of Diriyah dates back to the year 850 AH / 1446 AD. It contains many monuments, historical palaces, and farms, and the historic Diriyah was built of clay and stones according to the style of Najdi architecture..
E- Sheikh Abdullah bin Bashir bin Muhammad Al-Saqri used to hold teaching sessions on the principles of jurisprudence, the sciences of belief, and the principles of rulings at the Shawadnah Mosque in the winter.
The entire neighborhood has been restored
B- Responsible for conservation / preservation:
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
A restored ancient mosque is included in the list of ancient mosques in the Sultanate of Oman and is protected under the Cultural Heritage Protection Law- Stages of conservation / preservation:
The entire neighborhood has been restored
Sheikh Abdullah bin Bashir bin Muhammad Al-Saqri used to hold teaching sessions on the principles of jurisprudence, the sciences of belief, and the principles of rulings at the Shawadnah Mosque in the winter.- Means of conservation / preservation:
The neighborhood has been restored using local materials
E- Management and/or action plans:
The Diriyah Gate Development Authority works to operate the neighborhood by operating the buildings as museums, theaters, and others..
