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11/12/2014
Seasonal Cultural Tourism Activities Join us for Al Zubarah Seasonal Cultural Tourism, where we'll share the stories of Qatar's past by providing activities and experiences that attract visitors of all ages to Qatar's UNESCO World Heritage Site.
06/09/2014
Al Zubarah Archaeological Site Welcome to Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, Qatar's largest heritage attraction.
21/03/2014
This Place Is Completely Unrecognisable Today! Unbelievable… Qatar is one of the richest places per capita in the world and the last 2-3 decades this small piece of desert is going through a gigantic transformation through billion dollar construction Projects. The transformation of the place is astonishing! This is how Doha in Qatar looked like at the late 19...
30/01/2014
A great day out for all the family!
From now until the end of March, each weekend at Al Zubarah Fort, there are a variety of events going on.
Come along for traditional crafts & Qatari foods, camel rides, and to look around Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, Qatar's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The activities run Friday from 1:00pm till 4:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am till 4:00pm, and the fort and the site are open everyday!
See you soon!
23/01/2014
Al Zubarah Archaeological Site's visitor centre in Al Zubarah Fort is proving to be extremely popular with tourists and locals alike, with over 2000 people visiting last week!
18/12/2013
Happy National Day Qatar!
17/12/2013
Photo Credit: Adrian Turgel :Qatar Museums Authority - QMA & Qatar Islamic Archaeology and Heritage Project - QIAH.
03/12/2013
A rare and proud occasion.
While we were placing a new flag pole, visitors were treated to the spectacular image of two Qatari flags flying over Al Zubarah Fort.
06/10/2013
MET: Cooler but windier weather to reach Qatar this week | Doha News MET: Cooler but windier weather to reach Qatar this week This week, Qatar residents will finally be able to say, “winter is coming,” as the Qatar’s Meteorology Department forecasts a considerable drop...
04/10/2013
The History Blog » Blog Archive » Oldest archaeological pearl found in UAE cemetery Ancient pearls have been discovered in fossil form going back to the Cretaceous Period (145-65 million years ago), but they don’t appear in the archaeological record until fairly recently. Conventional jeweler’s wisdom has it that the oldest archaeological pearl known is the 5000-year-old Jomon pear...
06/05/2013
An ancient settlement in north Qatar On a deserted stretch of coastline in the far north-west of Qatar are the ancient ruins of a large fortress.
06/05/2013
Last week saw an evening visit to the fort by a combined group of Harley Davidson owners.
It was a fantastic thing to see with around 100 beautiful bikes lined up in front of Al Zubarah Fort.
Photo Credit: Dan Wheeler Qatar Museums Authority - QMA & Qatar Islamic Archaeology and Heritage Project - QIAH.