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Masmak Citadel
Al-Bathaa, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAbout
The Masmak is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh , in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh , led by Ibn Saud , occurred on 14 January 1902.
