The name Al-Awja is affiliated with the historical location of Ad-Diriyah since the founding of the kingdom,
as the name was first given to Ad-Diriyah due to its hilly terrain and landscapes formed by the Hanifa
Grand Valley, which divides the historic Ad-Diriyah into two important parts: The Tarif neighborhood on
the west side and Al-Bejiri. Along both sides the al-Awja famous palace was built.
In recent days, King Salman received many kings and presidents in al-Awja Palace, one of the most historic
buildings of the region.
When touring the palace corridors and rooms, visitors can experience history through very rare images
of the founding king, and some of the pieces that were used during the unification of the country, while
the walls, ceilings and floors of the palace were traditionally decorated reflecting a sense of arabesque.
Researcher of the history of Riyadh and historian Rashid bin Mohammed bin Asaker said that: “The Palace
of al-Awja is a retreat place for King Salman where he receives a number of presidents and kings, and it
was built according to Saudi's Najd distinctive architecture.”