The wonder that is Salwa Palace, the original home of the Al-Saud royal family

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Lojien Ben Gassem, Noor Nugali

article author:

Lojien Ben Gassem

NOOR NUGALI

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Sat, 2019-05-18 01:04

RIYADH: As the world marks International Museum Day on Saturday, Saudi Arabia is getting one of its national treasures in Ad Diriyah ready for opening to the public at the beginning of 2020.
Arab News obtained a sneak peek at the historical gem, Salwa Palace — the original home of the Al-Saud royal family — located northwest of the capital Riyadh. Four museums will open their doors to the public alongside the newly restored Salwa Palace: Diriyah Museum, the Military Museum, the Arabian Horse Museum and the Saudi Daily Life Museum.