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  • Al Koot Fort

  • 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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    Al Koot Fort
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    Al Koot Fort

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    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Qatar

    Doha

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    20th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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