Diriyah is considered the birthplace of the first Saudi state, a historical crossroads for pilgrims and merchants, and home to one of the kingdom’s most ambitious heritage developments. Its mud-brick walls once housed a thriving desert city founded in 1446 on the banks of Wadi Hanifa, a center of culture, commerce, and a haven for those Those looking for relief from the desert heat, and today it includes many rich heritage sites that are open to the public, and the historic city with all its components embodies the spirit of the nation’s history and its promise for its future. The Diriyah Museum provides an opportunity to walk through the ruins of Al-Turaif neighborhood and learn about the importance of specific elements in Salwa Palace, and provides an interpretation of the history and development of the first Saudi state through artifacts, drawings, models and documentaries.