Ar Rakiyat Fort

Ar Rakiyat Fort is a historical fort located in north-west Qatar, in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was constructed in the 19th century near the village of Ar Rakiyat to protect water sources in the area. It was used as a defensive structure for the villagers in times of conflict. It is considered to be one of the larger forts in Qatar.

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  Al Rekayat Fort ⓘ
  fort in Qatar

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  Ar Rakiyat Fort ⓘ
  fort in Qatar

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  Zubarah Fort ⓘ
  human settlement in Qatar

1938-01-01T00:00:00Z

1938-01-01T00:00:00Z

1938 Zubarah Fort

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Ar Rakiyat Fort courtyard

Stone mosque near Ar Rakiyat Fort.

Staircase in Ar Rakiyat Fort.

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
site	fort		Al Rekayat Fort	fort	Wikidata
site	fort		Ar Rakiyat Fort	fort	Wikidata
site	fort	1938	Zubarah Fort	fort	Wikidata
commons	image		Ar Rakiyat Fort courtyard		Commons
commons	image		Stone mosque near Ar Rakiyat Fort.		Commons
commons	image		Staircase in Ar Rakiyat Fort.		Commons