Madinat Ash Shamal Qatar

On the shores of Northwest Qatar the historic fort of Al Zubarah overlooks the ruins of a once bustling pearling and trading town. Founded in the 18th century, Al Zubarah was one of several independent settlements that operated outside of the control of large empires that were jostling for influence in the region. Now buried beneath the desert sands Al Zubarah tells the story of an important page in world history that saw rise of the modern Gulf states. Al Zubarah Archaeological Site includes the ruins of a major 18th-century trading and pearling settlement, the ruins of a 19th-century settlement and the iconic 20th-century fort that still stands proud against the desert skyline. In July of 2013 the site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition for its preservation and as a unique example of a formative period. You can learn more about the site, its history, environment and the work being carried out there at the new exhibit in Al Zubarah Fort.

Al Shamal Road 80 km North of Doha, Madinat Ash Shamal Qatar