Al Zubarah Fort - Qatar
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N 25° 58.605 E 051° 02.730
39R E 504554 N 2873109
This historical fort, located in northern Qatar, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and can be visited for a fee
Waymark Code: WM17YWN
Location: Qatar
Date Posted: 04/23/2023
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The fort was built in 1938, comissioned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim
Al Thani in order to protect Qatar's northwest coast and being part of a network of forts with the same mission.
Although relatively modern the fort was built accordingly to the traditional layout and techniques common in the Arab Gulf fortifications: pointed crenellations, type of roof, a combination of round and square corner towers, sloping walls and a square ground plan.
The fort was is use until 1986. Then it became a heritage site open to the public. It's visitable together with the nearby archaelogical site, included in the same ticket.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1938
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Qatar
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: I don't know
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Although empry inside, the walls and towers are impecably maintained
This site is administered by ----: Emirate of Qatar
If admission is charged -: 35.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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