North of Riyadh sits the city of Shaqra. With only 35,000 residents, this small city provides peace and quiet outside the bustle of Riyadh. The beautiful, clay architectural style of the city offers old world charm, and visitors can learn more about the history of the area at the As Subati House for Heritage. From the top of the House, visitors can see the ruins of the old clay city and picture how life would have been for those who lived in the area in ancient times. However, the city also offe

rs modern amenities such as restaurants, hospitals, a mall, and a university. An interesting geographical anomaly is the salt lake near Shaqra, as well as sources of water that provide irrigation for crops.