Qatar might be small in size (with an area of 11,571 square kilometers only), but it sure has a great history and is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world. Not only does it have lots of festivals and celebrations, but Qatar also has historical places that are now tourist attractions as well.
If you are new to Qatar and you love sightseeing, here are some of the historic sites that you can visit. These places not only hold aesthetic value, but they also hold significant history in the life of the Qataris as well. Come and discover these amazing historical sites in Qatar!
Come and see the historic sites of Qatar!
Learning About Qatar’s Cultural Treasures
Are you interested to learn more about Qatar’s colorful past? You can do so by visiting some of the cultural treasures of Qatar:
Al Koot Fort
Al Koot Fort (also known as Doha Fort) is one of the most stunning examples of the early 20th century architecture in Qatar. Located in the heart of Doha (Qatar’s capital city), Al Koot Fort was built in 1927 and was originally used as a police station to protect the nearby Souq Waqif (standing marketplace). Later on, it was used as a jail.
Al Koot Fort is a square-shaped white fort with three round towers and one rectangular tower at its corners, each crowned with traditional Qatari-style battlements.
The fort has now been converted into a museum and tourist spot where local handicrafts such as glasswork, oil painting and ceramics are exhibited and even offered to visitors. Visitors can also stop and relax at the fountain which is situated outside the fort.
However, if you want to visit Al Koot Fort, you must first make an appointment with the Qatar Museum Authority as the access to the fort is not always open to public.
Al Jassasiya Rock Carvings
Al Jassasiya Rock Carvings is a great site in Qatar for exploring historic rock carvings known as “petroglyphs”. The rock carvings were discovered in 1957 on the north east coast and comprise a total of 874 carvings, the oldest of which is thought to date from Neolithic times. These rock carvings depict various designs and patterns such as cups in rows, rosettes, ship and foot marks.
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