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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 Archeological Site GPS Coordinates
Name Image Location Criteria Year Description; Al Zubarah Archaeological Site: Al Shamal Municipality. Cultural (iii) (iv) (v) 2013 The walled coastal town of Al Zubarah in the Persian Gulf flourished as a pearling and trading centre in the late 18th century and early 19th centuries, before it was destroyed in 1811 and abandoned in the early 1900s.
The development of Souq Al Wakrah was part of a broader national initiative to protect and revitalize Qatar's historical sites. The restoration of Souq Waqif in neighboring Doha, which took place between 2004 and 2008, catalyzed a new approach to historic preservation, inspiring similar projects throughout the country.
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is in the process of developing Al Shamal's historic villages, archaeological sites and natural areas into tourist attractions. As the municipality currently has the highest annual precipitation rate in the country and a large coastline area, the QTA has prioritized the establishment of eco-reserves in certain ...
Ras Abrouq is a cape on the tip of the Zekreet Peninsula near the city of Dukhan in western Qatar. It is 70 km (43 mi) west of the capital Doha. [6] It overlooks the Dawakhil Islands to the north, serving as a significant coastal landmark. [7] The village of Zekreet is located south of Ras Abrouq. [3]
Zubarah (Arabic: الزبارة), also referred to as Al Zubarah or Az Zubarah, is a ruined, ancient town located on the northwestern coast of the Qatar peninsula in the Al Shamal municipality, about 65 miles or 105 kilometres from the capital Doha.
Al Da'asa, a settlement located on the western coast of Qatar, is the most extensive Ubaid site in the country. It was excavated by the 1961 Danish team. [12] The site is theorized to have accommodated a small seasonal encampment, possibly a lodging for a hunting-fishing-gathering group who made recurrent visits. [13]
In 1998, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani opened the museum to the public. The museum, consisting of three buildings, was built over a historic fort in Al Samriya. [3] Sheikh Faisal has stated that his intent was to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Qatar by housing traditional artifacts and artworks within the museum. [4]