Al-Masmak has a prominent position in the history of Riyadh, in particular, and the Kingdom, in general. It represents the blessed start that resulted in the establishment and unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is a living witness to a history interlaced with social, civil, economic, and urban changes.

Al-Masmak represents a vivid reflection of area’s heritage architecture, reflecting the characteristics of the Najdi style and local building techniques. This book documents the history of Al-Masmak and the events and changes that followed it, and serves as a reference for researchers and scholars on Riyadh’s ancient heritage monuments.