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Al Koot Fort

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Al Koot Fort

Al Koot Fort, most commonly known as the Doha Fort, is a historical military fortress located in the heart of Doha, Qatar's capital city. It was built in 1927 by Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani. The fort was later converted into a museum.

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Country: Qatar

District: Doha

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 20th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 4 m

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