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Ancient Dir'iyah, Saudi Arabia

Location

Dir'iyah is located about 18 km north-west of the city centre of Riyadh, in the direction of Buraydah.

Drive out of Riyadh on the Buraydah road. Soon after passing Riyadh University on the right, the ruins of Dir'iyah can be seen on the left.

Photo of access to old Dir'iyah

Take the sign-posted slip road to new Dir'iyah. Turn left and then second on the right over a bridge crossing the Wadi Hanifa.

Park just over the bridge.