Najd Al Miqsar
Nad Al Miqsar | |
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  Nad Al Miqsar | |
| Coordinates: 25°21′0″N 56°18′0″E / 25.35000°N 56.30000°ECoordinates: 25°21′0″N 56°18′0″E / 25.35000°N 56.30000°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Elevation | 197 m (649 ft) |
The restored village and watchtower of Al Miqsar at the head of the Wadi Shie.
Nad Al Miqsar (formerly known as Al Rafisah) is an abandoned settlement West of Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A traditional village at the head of the Wadi Shie, which is dammed by the Al Rafisah Dam, Nad Al Miqsar has been restored as a heritage village following the construction of the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway and the dam and associated rest area[1] that were developed as part of the Dhs5.5 billion highway project.[2] The fort at Najd Al Miqsar formed part of a connected series of fortifications protecting Khor Fakkan, including the Al Rabi Tower and the Al Adwani Tower.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in emirate's various regions". wam. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Dh5.5bn highway between Sharjah and Khor Fakkan opens". The National. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- ^ Wam. "Khor Fakkan restores historical landmarks - News - Emirates - Emirates24|7". www.emirates247.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
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