Souq Al Mawsim, Traditional marketplace in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
The marketplace contains numerous stalls and shops selling local handicrafts, textiles, spices, traditional clothing, and regional food specialties.
The marketplace stands in Diriyah, the first capital of the Saudi dynasty, which served as a central trading point along historical commercial routes.
Local artisans demonstrate traditional crafting methods while merchants continue age-old trading practices passed down through generations of Saudi families.
The market operates daily from 21:30 to 02:30, allowing visitors to shop during cooler evening hours in accordance with local customs.
Each section of the marketplace specializes in specific goods, from date vendors to textile merchants, following traditional souk organization principles.
Location: Diriyah
Address: PHPG+M22, Al Bujairi, Diriyah 13711, Saudi Arabia 13711 Diriyah 13711 Diriyah
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 21:30-02:30
Website: https://diriyah.sa/season/souq-al-mawsim
GPS coordinates: 24.73663,46.57500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:30
Saudi Arabia contains a wide range of historical locations spanning multiple periods, from Islamic holy sites to pre-Islamic archaeological remains. The country encompasses both religious destinations that draw millions of Muslim pilgrims annually and ancient settlements that reveal trade networks and civilizations dating back thousands of years. Among the most significant are the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, the Nabatean tombs at Al-Ula, and prehistoric rock art in various desert regions. The collection includes sacred sites such as the Great Mosque in Mecca with its Kaaba and Zamzam well, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, and pilgrimage locations like Mount Arafat and the ritual grounds at Mina. Archaeological sites preserve evidence of earlier inhabitants, including Madain Salih with its 111 rock-cut Nabatean tombs from the first century, the petroglyphs of Hail dating back 10,000 years, and the sandstone formations of Al-Ula. Urban centers like Riyadh feature the Masmak Fortress from 1865, while Jeddah's historic port district displays traditional coral stone architecture. Together, these locations document the religious, commercial, and cultural development of the Arabian Peninsula across millennia.
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