Al-Amn Magazine

Abdulaziz Mosque, King Abdulaziz Auditorium, and a modern road network in addition to many public utilities like the mosque and walkways. The design is exceptionally environment-friendly with vast green spaces where various trees and shrubs were planted to alleviate the pollution and high temperatures, filter the air, and serve the neighboring districts. The public park The centre has five main fenced parks, and an open one, in addition to main Maydan (plaza), an oasis of palm trees and a water stream flowing from an old well. The 20,000-m2 Maydan falls in the heart of King Abdulaziz Historical Center and hosts social and cultural celebrations during the different occasions and Eids. The parks’ total area is about 20,000-30,000 m², i.e., the majority of the Center’s area. The other facilities seem as natural islands surrounded by green areas. The palm tree is a symbol of patience and gratitude, therefore, palm trees were used to expressively exemplify the years of struggle of the Kingdom. A palm oasis of 100 palm trees, indicates elapse of 100 years since foundation of the Kingdom, overlooks the Maydan at a relatively high ground. In the northern part of the Maydan, an old water well was reconstructed. Water is bumped from the well in a water stream running across the central Maydan and terminating in an artificial lake and fountain. The National Museum Situated at the eastern side of the Main Square, the museum’s two-story modern building accommodates the latest museology and display techniques. The building, covering an area of 28,000 m², consists of eight main galleries and two others for short-term exhibits, plus the major facilities of the museum. The National Museum has been designed after studying various renowned museums worldwide to ensure that it would be a national cultural landmark. The museum’s approach to portray human history is derived from the Islamic facts and realities found in the Creation of Man. Here, a unique method is adopted to show the sequence of historical developments. Each of the main galleries represents a particular period of time; beginning with the creation of the universe, up to the present era. King Abdulaziz Darah Located at the Western side of the main Maydan, the Darah (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives) is one of the major elements of King Abdulaziz Historical Center. The 7000-m²building, housing the Darah, was built at the site of the residential palace of King Abdulaziz with a total built area of 12,000 m². It has been reconstructed without affecting the basic features of the palace. A new 3000-m²headquarter for Antiquities and Museums Sector was annexed to the National Museum. The building is functionally independent from the museum. The building has two floors; the first for administration and research purposes, while the other is for rehabilitation and documentation works. Al-Murabba’ Palace Al-Murabba’ Palace is the most historically important building in the Center. Late King Abdulaziz has ordered, in 1357H, the construction of a complex of palaces outside Riyadh at Al-Murabba’ land to become his family’s residential palace. The complex consisted of residential palaces, service buildings and the Diwan of King Abdulaziz.  Traditional and mud buildings The land of AI Murabba’ Palace itself has a historical significance. The complex comprised the famous King Abdulaziz Diwan, King Abdulaziz Palace (Currently Al- Darah) a number of buildings and archeological sites. The RCRC has cared for repairing these sites in accordance with the internationally recognized standards. The Red Palace The Red Palace falls to the south of King Abdulaziz Historical Centre. This palace was built by King Abdulaziz, may Allah have mercy upon him, and granted it to his son, King Saud, may Allah have mercy upon him, in 1984. It is distinguished with its different style and reddish color. King Abdulaziz Mosque The mosque is situated in the western side of the main Maydan south of Al-Murabba’ Palace and opposite to King Abdulaziz Road from the north direction. The Mosque can accommodate 4,200 worshippers. Traditionally, the Mosque was part of the AI Murabba’ complex of palaces, and was connected to the second