Najd Architecture Saudi Arabia History Old Buildings Arabic Postcard

881x  This has come from a specialist collection of undated postcards (but would seem circa 1980s) of Saudi Arabia with brief information both in English and Arabic on reverse and shows a fascinating selection of views of Najid local architecture with photographer details on reverse unused and mint.

The typical Najd house has a courtyard typology, with the living spaces built around a central space, be it an atrium, a patio, or a courtyard. The central area takes on various geometric configurations, usually in the shape of a square or rectangle.