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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Al Wajbah Fort, Explorer
  2. ↑ "Visit Qatar". Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Al Wajba Castle". Qatar Museums Authority. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Museums and forts". Ministry of Interior (Qatar). Retrieved 4 July 2015.


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