In the historic Al-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, the Masmak Palace Museum reopened on Saturday after a renovation that included modernizing the building's infrastructure.
The improvements meet modern museum requirements and are part of the Commission's larger initiative to draw attention to significant historical sites that shaped the history and identity of the Kingdom.
Originally opened as a museum on June 11, 1995, the Masmak currently has a number of galleries that tell the tale of the Battle of Riyadh in 1902, which was a pivotal moment in King Abdulaziz's unification of the Kingdom.
Models, historical records, pictures, and multimedia content are among the educational and visual exhibits the museum offers to keep visitors of all ages interested.
Constructed in 1865 under Imam Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki's rule, the fortress is among the oldest buildings still standing in the capital.
Masmak Palace was initially built to protect the city and included a single fortified entrance, high walls, and narrow rifle slits.
In a pivotal fight that signaled the start of Saudi Arabia's unification effort, King Abdulaziz took control of the fort, sealing its historical significance.
The structure went through several uses over the years, such as an armaments storage, before being converted into a national museum that documents this pivotal period in Saudi history.
