the inner courtyard masmak fort riyadh |
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The Masmak is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom`s history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902 |
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