Murwab, Archaeological settlement from 9th century in northwestern Qatar.
The site contains remains of 250 houses arranged in clusters, accompanied by a rectangular fort and two mosques spread across the desert landscape.
Danish archaeologists discovered Murwab in 1959, leading to subsequent excavations in 1984 and 2009 that revealed extensive pottery collections from 805 to 885 AD.
Excavated artifacts include 6,948 potsherds divided between glazed and common wares, indicating trade connections and daily life patterns of early Islamic communities.
The archaeological site requires off-road vehicles to access, located 8 kilometers from Al Shamal highway and 10 kilometers from the Al Zubara road.
Murwab stands as the only major Islamic settlement in Qatar situated inland rather than along the coast, featuring the country's oldest discovered fort.
GPS coordinates: 25.85971,51.01960
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:34
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