Located in the heart of the old quarter in Riyadh city, Al Masmak
— the word means a high, strong and thick building — was built during the reign of
Imam Abdullah bin Faisal bin Turki Al Saud. Al-Masmak Fortress is one of the most
prominent national monuments still standing to this day. It was the scene of the
battle to restore Riyadh by His Majesty King Abdulaziz, may his soul rest in peace,
and its gate still preserves some traces of that battle, particularly Bin Jalawi's
spearhead mark.