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Barzan Towers, also known as the Umm Salal Mohammed Fort Towers, are watchtowers that were built in the late 19th century and renovated in 1910 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani. They are located at the southern side of the defensive system established at the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century to protect the ‘rawdat’, a valley where precious rainwater is collected when it flows down from higher ground. In Arabic “barzan” means “high place”.
The buildings were restored in 2003. The towers measure 16 metres (52.49 ft) high.The fort links to two other fortified buildings towards the west and another tower towards the north. Barzan Towers may have been built near the sea to keep an observant eye on pearl divers, as a look-out for approaching ships, and as an observatory for keeping track of the moon.The Barzan Towers have been rebuilt with features such as air-conditioners.
Originally built with coral rock and limestone cementing the structures featured traditional Qatari design and building methods including “marazim” wooden to drain rainwater during storms away from the building walls, a “majilis” room between the towers to receive guests, and four-layer roofs with “danchal” wood pole construction, ‘basgijl,’ woven bamboo strips, mangrove mesh and a layer of compressed mud.
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Doha Zoo is located 15 kilometres out of Doha city on the Salwa Road south, in the industrial area near the Equestrian Club. Look for Al Furousiya Street, Salwa Road South.Doha Zoo houses over 1500 animals from around the world.The collection includes oryx, giraffes, elephants, baboons and zebras.Many of the animals, with the help of their trainers, give frequent live shows to enthusiastic audiences. The elephant performance should not be missed. The zoo has a cafetaria Read more...
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Losail International Circuit is a motor racing circuit located just outside in the town of Lusail, north of Doha, Qatar. Built in just under a year by 1,000 workers at the cost of $US 58 million, the track opened in 2004 to the inaugural Marlboro Grand Prix of Qatar, won by Sete Gibernau. In addition the circuit hosted the 2006 Grand Prix Masters of Qatar won by Nigel Mansell. The track is Read more...
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Al Shouyoukh Mosque is in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Read more...
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Doha West Bay is perfectly positioned in the heart of Doha’s thriving business and leisure district. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport, it is also in close proximity to Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, corporate offices, the diplomatic area, as well as top attractions including Katara Cultural Village, the Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl Read more...
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The Pearl Monument in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. It is a beautiful oyster fountain with a gigantic pearl inside. Commemorates the past of Qatari tribes who used to fish for pearls for a living. In the background the Museum of Islamic Art. Read more...
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