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Barzan Palace

Barzan Palace (Arabic: قصر برزان) was a historical palace in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia. Its construction was begun in 1808 by Prince Muhammad bin Abdul Muhsin Al Ali and was completed during the rule of the second Rashidi amir, Talal bin Abdullah.

The palace consisted of three floors and covered an area of more than 300,000 square meters. The first floor featured reception halls, gardens, and kitchens. The second floor housed diplomatic guests, and the third floor was occupied by the royal family. It was located near the Barzan souq (market). The palace featured 12-meter-high towers that once dominated the city's skyline.

Barzan Palace served as a residence and governmental center for the Al Rashid dynasty and associated Al Ali families during their rule over the Jabal Shammar region. It symbolized the power of the Al Rashid emirs.

After Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia ousted the last Al Rashid emir from power in 1921, he ordered the palace destroyed. The palace fell into ruins, and by the early 20th century it was largely destroyed. Only one tower survived. In recent years, the remaining fragments were restored, though a complete reconstruction is not possible as much of the original foundations were built over by residential and commercial buildings. The site is now a historical landmark open to visitors in Ha'il.

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