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Location
Madinat Ash Shamal, Al Zubarah
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Phone Number
+974 4422 4154
About UNESCO World Heritage Al Zubarah Archaeological Site
Adjacent to the walled coastal town of Al Zubarah, this 20th century fort is the youngest and most prominent feature of the Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A pristine example of a typical Arab fort, its one-meter-thick walls warded off invaders and helped keep rooms cool during the hot summer. This important site houses residential palaces, mosques, courtyard houses, fishermen’s huts, streets, double defensive walls, a harbour, a canal, and cemeteries.
Must Visit
Al Thakira mangroves, located north of the seaside city of Al Khor, present a large expanse of natural greenery.
This beautifully preserved fort was built in the early 1800s out of rough blocks of coral, limestone and mud.