Diriyah
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Inside the making of the city of Earth
In the valley of Wadi Hanifah, on the western shoulder of Riyadh, one of the most ambitious urban projects on the planet is rising from the desert.
Where heritage meets progress
In the ochre light of dusk, the mud-brick walls of Diriyah glow like embers against the desert sky. From afar, it looks ancient — a fossil of Arabia’s past — yet the closer you walk, the more the illusion breaks.
The home of kings and heroes
For anyone looking to experience the rich legacy of Saudi Arabia’s past and understand the vision that is shaping its future, there is no more inspiring place to come than the historic town of Diriyah. Located in an oasis just…