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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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