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Al Koot Fort
by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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.
Site Information
Country: Qatar
District: Doha
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 20th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
Exact Location
Elevation: 4 m
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