Ayers Saint Gross / ADA-Atturaif Living Museum

Preserving Arabian History in a Living Museum

Ayers Saint Gross is working in Saudi Arabia to transform a little known settlement northwest of Riyadh into a world-class cultural tourism destination.

World Heritage Committee inscribes seven cultural sites on World Heritage List

The 34th session of the World Heritage Committee met in Brasilia from 25 July to 3 August to consider nominations for the World Heritage List including At Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah...

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Atturaif Living Museum

Arriyadh Development Authority, Old Diriyah, SA

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Completion: 2014
Size: 56 acres

Ayers Saint Gross is working to transform a little known settlement northwest of Riyadh into a world-class tourism destination. Atturaif is the most historically significant district of Old Diriyah, the capital of the first Saudi state, and designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. A living museum will rise within its ruins to offer a reception center, galleries and a market for demonstrating traditional arts and crafts.

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Arriyadh Development Authority