After being here for 2.5 years and coming down here at least once a week I finally decided to go inside the Al Masmak Fort right in the centre of downtown Old Riyadh.
In the centre of Riyadh - this building played a major part in the Kingdoms history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh led by Ibn Saud occurred on January 14, 1902.
A Saudi door
Cannon Balls
Pen case with Ink Wells
An incense burner - you will see the women wafting the fumes through their hair and they will stand over the burner and waft the fumes up their abayas.
A traditional coffee pot
Swords
Camel Attire
Camel Attire
A model of the Old City Of Riyadh 1918 AD
A close up of the intricate carvings on the door
The coffee making area
Typical saudi furniture - still seen in the shops today
This is what most saudi families have in what is called their Majlis - which means sitting place. Most homes have a separate building outside the house where meetings, gatherings take place and it is usually furnished like this. You are seated on the floor on brightly coloured cushions and served arabic coffee and dates .
This is a place for men only.
I'd love some of those old relics to decorate my home. I also like the idea of a Majlis...but I guess we have an (kind of) equivalent. The BBQ on the front patio ;)
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