Ar Rakiyat Fort

The rectangular fort measures 22 by 38 meters and contains three rectangular towers plus one cylindrical tower with a central courtyard layout.

Built to guard water resources near Al Zubarah, the fort served as a defensive refuge for local villagers during the 19th and 20th centuries.

The structure includes a traditional date-press room and an adjacent mosque, reflecting the agricultural and religious practices of historical Qatar.

Visitors can access the fort through its single entrance on the southern wall and explore three sets of stairs leading to different sections.

Archaeological excavations at the site revealed an Abbasid period coin from 749-846 AD, indicating earlier human presence in this location.

GPS coordinates: 26.03000,51.08000

Latest update: March 23, 2025 18:30