We and a couple of families went to the Old City of Diriyah yesterday. One desert trip that does not require a 4WD.

I would love to come again since we didn’t explore that much area when we were there yesterday. Will definitely ajak Encik Suami to come again when winter comes.

I had a great time shooting the photos despite Princess Cry Baby Sabrina being very grumpy the whole trip (actually the whole day). Due to one hand holding her hands and the other holding the camera, forgive me for the photos I took are a bit blurry and not well focused. And since fotopages are down again, I can’t share them with you now .. haha.

The ruins of the old city of Diriyah lay on either side of the narrow valley known as Wadi Hanifa, which continues southwards through Riyadh and beyond. Consisting almost entirely of mud-brick structures, the ruins are divided into three districts, Ghussaibah, Al-Mulaybeed, and Turaif, set on top of hills overlooking the valley. Of the three, Turaif is the highest, and it’s bottom is easily accessible to tourists by foot. Part of the city wall, running along the edges of the wadi and also made of mud-bricks, are still extant along with some short observation towers.

The modern city is built at a lower altitude at the foot of the hill upon which Turaif is located. To the north of the town, inside the valley, are a number of gardens, palm groves, and small farms and estates. A dam known as Al-Ilb lies further north.

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Diriyah
The old city of bricks and mud.

Ok it’s up and running now. You can see more pics here —> Diriyah Trip Photos