An old historical palace , Built in 1363H -1943G. Palace provides an ideal opportunity to learn about the history of the province in the last 100 years or so of the Saudi State.
The palace has 60 rooms that once served as government departments and stores, as well as accommodation for the governor and his family. A well that dates back to pre-Islamic times, and which still contains water, is located in the center of the courtyard. Currently, the museum has displays on valleys and deserts, archeological finds, local crafts and tools, and historic photos taken of the area in the early years of this century.
The palace is considered as unique example of the distinguished traditional architecture. |
