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Umm al-Quwain Fort
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Umm al-Quwain Fort
Umm al-Quwain Fort is 18th century fort located in Umm al-Quwain. The fort was once home to the emirate's ruler and guarded the entrance to the old town, overseeing the sea on one side and the creek on the other. It eventually became a museum.
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Country: UAE
District: Emirate of Umm al-Quwain
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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