Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Masmak - Riyadh historical fort


The Masmak - Riyadh historical fort
Originally uploaded by BoydJones

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masmak

The capture of this fort / castle was instrumental to the formation of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Includes an interesting story about Noura, the sister of the first king and her "Yellow Rose of Texas"-like tactics.

The restored fort in old quarter of Riyadh is a nighttime gathering spot for youngsters and families.