Saudi renovation project under way in Diriyah - in pictures

Saudi Arabia's At-Turaif Unesco World Heritage Site dates from the 15th century

A model of a local construction and renovation project in the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) headquarters, Saudi Arabia. All photos: Bloomberg

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is trying to turn the conservative kingdom into an investment powerhouse and attract businesses as part of his Vision 2030 plan to diversify from oil

A model of a construction project in Diriyah

A motorway runs past the site

Visitors look at a model of the project

The gateway to Diriyah

Visitors at Salwa Palace

A path at Salwa Palace

Part of the palace lit up at night

Salwa Palace is a tourist attraction

Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif district of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

The visitor centre in At-Turaif, Diriyah

Electric carts transport visitors to Salwa Palace

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