Until the 16th century, Riyadh (or, more accurately, Ar-Riyadh) was known by the name Hajr, an important city of central Arabia dating from at least the 3rd century
Ilaa qarnigii 16aad, Riyaad waxaa loo yaqaanay "Xajr," oo ah magaalo muhiim ah oo ku taal bartamaha Arabia oo ka bilaabmaysa ugu yaraan qarnigii 3aad CE (oo laga yaabo inay ka sii weyneyd).