📜 19th-century clay and mud-brick fortress in Riyadh, pivotal in the unification of modern Saudi Arabia. 🔍 Houses historical artifacts, including guns and a working well. # Why Go 🏰 Explore Saudi history and the story of the kingdom's unification 🛍️ Enjoy a bustling market (suq) nearby with various shops 🎥 Watch a video detailing the fort's history (Arabic with English subtitles) 🆓 Free admission # Why Avoid 🥵 Can be very hot depending on the time of year 🚺 Specific visiting times for women, advisable to go in a small group # Tips ⏰ Fort and market close daily between 12 noon and 4 p.m. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thursdays are exclusively for families (mixed company) # Cost 💰 Free admission. # Hours 🕒 Sat-Thu: 8 a.m. - 12 noon & 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.