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Year. Description. Al Zubarah Archaeological Site. Al Shamal Municipality. 25°58′37″N 51°02′43″E / 25.9769°N 51.0454°E / 25.9769; 51.0454 (Al Zubarah Archaeological Site) 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 ...
The archaeological site of Zubarah. Archaeology of Qatar as a field study began in 1956. [1] Three major expeditions were carried out in Qatar throughout the mid-20th century, with the first being launched by a Danish team who began work in the 1950s. This was followed by British and French expeditions in 1970s and 1980s, respectively. [2]
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA; Arabic: متحف الفن الإسلامي) is a museum on one end of the seven-kilometer-long (4.3 mi) Corniche in Doha, Qatar. As per the architect I. M. Pei's specifications, the museum is built on an island off an artificial projecting peninsula near the traditional dhow harbor. A purpose-built park surrounds ...
Umm Al Maa. / 25.817443; 50.990465. Umm Al Maa ( Arabic: ام الماء, romanized : ‘Umm al-Mā’) is an archaeological site in northwest Qatar located in the municipality of Al Khor, near the border with Al Shamal. [ 1] It is most notable for its ancient cemetery, which is thought to date to the Bronze Age .
Seafood and dates are staple food items. [88] As Qatar follows Shariah religious law, alcohol, and pork products cannot be brought into the country. [89] Being invited to dine in a Qatari home is considered a special honor, reflecting the cultural value placed on hospitality. One notable aspect of Arab society is the host's generosity, who ...
The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar. [1][2] The museum site includes Sheikh ...
Al Sadu, or simply Sadu, describes an embroidery form in geometrical shapes hand-woven by Bedouin people. Sadu House in Saudi Arabia was established by the Al Sadu Society in 1980 to protect the interests of the Bedouins and Sadu weaving. In 2011 Al Sadu traditional weaving skills in the United Arab Emirates was inscribed in the UNESCO List of ...
Al Zubara Fort. Tour of Qatar Women 2012 map, showing Al Zubara fort on northwestern part of the map. Al Zubara Fort (Arabic: حصن الزبارة), also known as Fort Zubara (h), Zubara (h) Fort, Al Zubarah Fort, or Az Zubara (h) Fort, is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in ...