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Gasparo Balbi, a Venetian merchant and traveler, made the first mention of Qatar in a print book in the West. The book, titled Viaggio dell’Indie Orientali Balbi, detailed Balbi's travels to the Far East from 1579 to 1588. In it, he mentions a place called 'Barechator', thought to be a corruption of Bar Qatar, or mainland Qatar. [64]
Fanar Culture Center is involved in several social, religious and educational activities. In addition to hosting one of the largest mosques in Qatar, the center also publishes religious studies and provides lessons in Arabic and Islam. The center also houses a library. [3] The mosque is a popular tourist attraction and allows entry for non ...
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Fulani or Fulbe Empire of Macina of Seku Amadu (1818–1862) Fulani or Fulbe Empire of El Hajj Oumar Tall, Toucouleur Empire (1848–1898) Fulani or Fulbe Empire of Bundu (state) of Malick Daouda Sy (1669–1954) Kanem Empire (700–1380) Bornu Empire (1380–1893) Wadai Empire (1501–1912) Ghana Empire (500–1200) Mali Empire (1230–1670 ...
Prior to visit, please contact Qatar Museums HAR10306 Al Ruwaida Archaeological Site [9] Qatar Museums Archeological Site GPS Coordinates (N 26° 5.016 E 51° 8.832) QNG (193128 – 480889) end of the 18th century Town ruins in northern Qatar. Prior to visit, please contact Qatar Museums HAR20829 Murwab Archaeological Site Qatar Museums
As part of the agreement, UCL will provide training for the Qatar Museums Authority and conduct joint excavations. [21] UCL announced its 'Origins of Doha' project in 2012 which aims to investigate the archaeological record of Qatar's capital city. [22] The German Archaeological Institute and Qatar Museums Authority reached an agreement in 2012 ...
1973 - Qatar University opened in Doha. [21] 1975 Qatar News Agency headquartered in city. Qatar National Museum opens in the Fariq Al-Salata Palace. [22] [16] 1976 - National Stadium opens. 1977 - Qatar University active. 1978 - Gulf Times begins publication. [23] 1981 - Persian Gulf States Folk Heritage Center established. [24] 1983 Doha Zoo ...
Map of Fars from the Kitab al-Masalik wa'l-Mamalik (Book of postal routes and kingdoms) of al-Istakhri. Islamic regional cartography is usually categorized into three groups: that produced by the "Balkhī school", the type devised by Muhammad al-Idrisi, and the type that are uniquely found in the Book of curiosities. [3]