RIYADH: King Salman visited on Thursday the Qasr Al-Hukm district which includes the headquarters of the Riyadh region and Masmak Palace. On his arrival, the king was received by the governor of Riyadh region Prince Faisal bin Bandar and other officials. King Salman visited on Thursday the Qasr Al-Hukm district in Riyadh. (SPA) He then toured the headquarters during which he reviewed the many achievements made during his time as governor of the Riyadh region. The king then visited Masmak Palace, its surroundings, mosque, seating area, and main courtyard. King Salman visited on Thursday the Qasr Al-Hukm district in Riyadh. (SPA) A vast clay and mud-brick building that witnessed the birth of the Kingdom, the palace serves as a proud reminder of Saudi Arabia’s history. In 1902, King Abdulaziz captured the fortress and took control of Riyadh (his ancestral home) after having lived in exile in Kuwait. King Salman visited on Thursday the Qasr Al-Hukm district in Riyadh. (SPA) From this fortress, King Abdulaziz conquered and united the different kingdoms and provinces that make up the Saudi nation as we know it today. The word “masmak” means a high and strong building.