Barzan Towers - Doha, Qatar
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N 25° 25.109 E 051° 24.765
39R E 541508 N 2811350
The Barzan Towers are a fortification built by a local warlord in the late 19th century in what is now Doha.
Waymark Code: WM17W60
Location: Qatar
Date Posted: 04/11/2023
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The fortification set of Barzan Towers was built by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani in the late 19th century but it is likely that previous towers existed on the sport well before that.
There are three towers, plus a mosque and a support building on the fortification. The purpose of the fort was to protect the nearby 'rawdat'- a valley rich in potable water.
The complex was renovated in 2003.
Please look for detailed information in the Wikipedia page provided below.
Visiting times:
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 12.30-5pm
Free admission, no tickets required
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: Late 19th century
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani
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: Renovated and open to the public althoigh the buildings are locked
This site is administered by ----: The Government of Qatar
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
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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