Diriyah: Diriyah occupies a prominent place in historical sources that document its strength and elevated political and economic standing. Numerous historians and travelers described the city's prosperity, urban development, and vibrant commercial activity.

According to Saudi Press Agency, historian Uthman bin Bishr described Diriyah as among the strongest of cities, attributing this status to its large population and considerable wealth. He noted that recounting its daily life, cavalry, swift camels, and the steady arrival of travelers carrying regional goods would be difficult to fully capture.

Historical accounts also refer to the city's active real estate market and strategic location, with Diriyah comprising an estimated 2,500 stone and mudbrick houses. Properties were rarely offered for sale and commanded high prices ranging from SAR1,000 to SAR7,000. Prime shops were leased for up to SAR45 per month. Although unfortified, the city was strategically situated at the foot of the Tuwaiq mountain range, with a southern valley providing access to western Najd.

Foreign observers also documented the city. British naval officer Renaud described Diriyah during the reign of Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad as a beautiful city built in the Arab style, highlighting its healthy environment and noting its surroundings of green hills sustained by a small spring.

During the reign of Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz, Bin Bishr wrote about the wealth of Diriyah's residents. From a vantage point between At-Turaif district and Al-Bujairi district, he described markets extending as far as the eye could see. The markets were divided into sections for men and women, with shops displaying gold, silver, textiles, and weapons. Trade in livestock and merchandise created constant commercial activity, establishing Diriyah as a major economic center in the Arabian Peninsula.