Al Thagab Fort - Qatar - Historic Forts on Waymarking.com

Al Thagab Fort is a couple of quilometers away from the closest tarmac road but feels like a thousand quilometers, specially if the visitor arrives withe a normal car. A 4 wheel vehicle is advised.

It was originally builtsometime from the 17th to the 19th century and renovated a couple of times since then. By the early 20th century it was part of a network of forts designed to protect the northwest of Qatar.

There is a small hamlet next to it, named Qalaat al Thaqab. And a well, which in this lands is a precious thing and so it is very possible that the original fort was built to protect the access to the water.

Its plant is square, with 3 circular towers and a rectangular tower, a classic layout for a desert fort in the Gulf Arabic culture.

It's usually open. The gate might be closed but most likely unlocked so the visitor can enter freely and explore.

The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1800 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: Nicely renovated This site is administered by ----: Qatar If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access. Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link] Official or advertised web-page: Not listed Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed

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