Ar Rakiyat Fort - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Ar Rakiyat Fort - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Ar Rakiyat Fort () is a historical fort located in north-west Qatar, in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was constructed in the 19th century near the village of Ar Rakiyat to protect water sources in the area. It was used as a defensive structure for the villagers in times of conflict. It is considered to be one of the larger forts in Qatar.The Syriac Writers of Qatar in the Seventh Century (2014), p. 32 Read more on Wikipedia
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