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  • Qasr al-Hosn

    Qasr al-Hosn, also known as the White Fort, Old Fort, is the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It was constructed in 1761 as a conical watchtower to defend the only freshwater well in Abu Dhabi island.
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    Qasr al-Hosn
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    Qasr al-Hosn

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    UAE

    Emirate of Abu Dhabi

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    18th Century AD

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