I’ve been here for many millennia…before time was counted…before human kind existed.I am no accident. I’ve been carved by nature through the wind of time. In fact, I am a gift bestowed on earth by the heavens.I stand alone, but never lonely. My clique is the sun, the moon, and the stars.

My favorite activity is star gazing, and it happens often. Fans from all over the world come to see me…to gaze at my magnificence and wonder about my maker.I made my stand in this great land and I will stand for the ages. I stand for beauty, magnificence, eternity, and the grandeur of man and nature…I stand for Al-Ula.

I am Al Diriyah, a masterpiece shaped by the echoes of heritage and the whispers of modern design. Carved from pristine marble, I embody the timeless elegance of Saudi Arabia’s architectural legacy. My round form reflects the unity of a culture rich in history, while the metallic structures atop me pay homage to the grandeur of Al Diriyah’s storied past.

More than just a centerpiece, I am a storyteller. In my compartments, you can present a tapestry of flavors—snacks, treats, or treasures—each nestled within a piece of history. I bring conversations to life, bridging the past and present, and transforming your table into a celebration of tradition and style. I am not just a tray; I am heritage reimagined.

I’ve been here for many millennia…before time was counted…before human kind existed. I am no accident. I’ve been carved by nature through the wind of time. In fact, I am a gift bestowed on earth by the heavens.

I stand alone, but never lonely. My clique is the sun, the moon, and the stars. My favorite activity is star gazing, and it happens often. Fans from all over the world come to see me…to gaze at my magnificence and wonder about my maker. I made my stand in this great land and I will stand for the ages. I stand for beauty, magnificence, eternity, and the grandeur of man and nature…I stand for Al-Ula.

The story of this fortress, is the story of the Saudi region of Asir and its people. Every village in Asir had a watchtower, a fortress manned by its men, to protect it. These fortresses ultimately connected together to protect not just the two thousand villages individually, but the region as a whole from invaders. More than anything they protected a way of life, they protected a unique community.

This limited piece is inspired by these people and by this community. With its towering magnificence and its unwavering, solid material it celebrates the men of Asir; the warriors who dedicated their lives to protect their lands. With its diverse artistic detail and its aesthetic beauty, it celebrates the women of Asir, who enriched this community with their vibrant, colorful art. Asir’s Fortress, ultimately, brings together power and beauty to celebrate Asir’s people coming together to create a unique community, and protect a beloved land!