tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post4699053267495063809..comments2021-01-09T23:38:05.513-08:00Comments on 1001 Arabian Nights: Historical RiyadhAntonio, the Jolly Green Short Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481684223826492141noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post-51618338481943880232015-04-15T10:45:50.581-07:002015-04-15T10:45:50.581-07:00Hi Duni! I was a bit surprised by the use of wood ...Hi Duni! I was a bit surprised by the use of wood as well. In the oasis areas acacia trees are quite common. This place is built on the edge of a seasonal oasis, which is what attracted people to stop here. The beams appear to be acacia and some still have their bark on them.Antonio, the Jolly Green Short Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481684223826492141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post-2808124739491414142015-04-13T05:42:08.709-07:002015-04-13T05:42:08.709-07:00Fascinating and unique architecture - if somewhat ...Fascinating and unique architecture - if somewhat asymmetrical. I like the recurring triangular pattern of the ventilation openings :) I was surprised by the wood beams on the ceilings though!Dunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273071467750510363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post-15050335460678464952015-04-13T01:00:04.878-07:002015-04-13T01:00:04.878-07:00Beautiful pictures and very interesting place Anto...Beautiful pictures and very interesting place Antonio! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299584820065293260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post-7720645720689703512015-04-11T11:16:59.697-07:002015-04-11T11:16:59.697-07:00By the way, I'd love to know who is writing. I...By the way, I'd love to know who is writing. It just says "Unknown".Antonio, the Jolly Green Short Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481684223826492141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post-83074170402192425462015-04-11T10:18:48.676-07:002015-04-11T10:18:48.676-07:00It is a beautiful place, so many artistic details....It is a beautiful place, so many artistic details. What are the pillars made of?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00919304589890189562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-651749699433034974.post-24072470061056411692015-04-11T09:18:17.150-07:002015-04-11T09:18:17.150-07:00How fascinating and mysterious! The pierced walls ...How fascinating and mysterious! The pierced walls are particularly beautiful and interesting.Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085524681096522887noreply@blogger.com