Al Mafjar
Al Mafjar
المفجر | |
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Abandoned village | |
![]() ![]() Al Mafjar Location in Qatar | |
Coordinates: 26°8′0″N 51°18′1″E / 26.13333°N 51.30028°ECoordinates: 26°8′0″N 51°18′1″E / 26.13333°N 51.30028°E | |
Country | Qatar |
Municipality | Ash Shamal |
Al Mafjar (Arabic: المفجر) is an abandoned village in Qatar,[1] located in the municipality of Ash Shamal in the north. There are plans to redevelop ruins of the ancient village as a tourist attraction.[2] Umm Tais National Park and Ar Ru'ays are nearby.[3]
Etymology[]
Al Mafjar roughly translates to 'bomber'. There is a high ground to the north of the village which has long prevented seawater from washing in, but when sea levels rose unexpectedly, the seawater "exploded" and spread around the village, thus giving it the name 'Al Mafjar'.[4]
Gallery[]
Ruined building in Al Mafjar
Stone wall remnants in Al Mafjar
Abandoned car on Al Mafjar beach
Traditional dhow on Al Mafjar beach
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Collectif, Petit Futé; Dominique Auzias; Jean-Paul Labourdette (2014). Qatar 2015 Petit Futé (avec cartes, photos + avis des lecteurs) (in French). Petit Futé. p. 136.
- ^ Natural Landmarks[permanent dead link] Qatar Tourism
- ^ "Marhaba's Guide to the Natural World and Nature Reserves in Qatar". Marhaba. 2 May 2015. Archived from the original on 11 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "GIS Portal". Ministry of Municipality and Environment. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
Categories:
- Al Shamal
- Qatar geography stubs