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At-Turaif District, located in Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic capital of the First Saudi State (1727–1818). Founded in the 15th century, it showcases traditional Najdi architecture with mud-brick palaces and structures built around the Diriyah oasis. As the original seat of the Saudi royal family, it played a pivotal role in the political and religious unification of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly through the spread of Salafiyya. Restored as part of Saudi Vision 2030, it now serves as an open-air museum, offering insights into the kingdom’s cultural heritage.
