Visit-Worthy: Top 5 Archaeological Sites in Qatar

Qatar is an amazing entertainment destination, with its heritage and ancient culture adding to its allure. Qatar has many modern and advanced structures, as well as some ancient monuments that have been preserved because of their historical significance.

Top 5 archaeological sites in Qatar to visit for a rich cultural vision:

Al Zubarah Archaeological Site

The Zubarah Fort built in 1938 follows a traditional concept with a square ground plan with towers at the corner

This archaeological site is not far from Doha. In 2013, the Al Zubarah archaeological site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site contains some archaeological remains of Qatar’s civilization dating back to 1760 AD, such as the fortress, home markets, and mosque built by the locals at the time.

The famed Al Zubarah Fort is one of the well-preserved vestiges of the past, built in 1938 to protect the city’s inner wells. The buildings in Al Zubarah are among the most significant evidences that Qatar has always been a land of incredible architecture.

Al Khor Towers

The Al Khor Towers are regarded as one of Qatar’s most important tourist and archaeological landmarks. In 1900 AD, these towers were built to protect the city’s port from invading ships. When it comes to the architecture of this place in Al Khor, each wall was built with mud and stone and has a thickness of 60 cm. Al Khor Towers, with an approximate height of 26 feet, are located in the city of Al Khor, 2 kilometres from the city’s downtown.

Freiha Castle

Freiha Castle is Qatar’s oldest settlement, dating from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It is a square-shaped structure with 45-meter-long sides and defensive walls and towers. On the beach near the castle, there are the ruins of a mosque built in the traditional Qatari style. Freiha Castle can be found on the road leading to al Zubarah and al Shamal city.

Al Ruwaida

It is one of the most important and largest archaeological sites in Qatar, covering an area of 9 hectares. It was discovered for the first time in 1970. Ruwaida was once known as an urban settlement. It was constructed in the seventeenth century. Al Ruwaidah is located to the north-east of Al Zubarah in the town of al Ruwais.