Al Wajbah Fort
Al Wajbah Fort is one of the oldest forts in Qatar.[1] Located in the locality of Al Wajbah in Al Rayyan, it is situated 15 km west of Doha.[2] The fort was built in 1893 and was the location of an important battle when the army of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani defeated the Ottoman army in 1893.[3] It was used as the residence of Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani at various periods.[4] The fort's most prominent features are its four watchtowers. It underwent restoration in the later 20th century.[4]
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References[]
- ^ Al Wajbah Fort, Explorer
- ^ "Visit Qatar". Archived from the original on 18 October 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
- ^ "Al Wajba Castle". Qatar Museums Authority. Retrieved 4 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Museums and forts". Ministry of Interior (Qatar). Archived from the original on 26 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
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