Heritage Sites

A tall angular tower made from sand coloured material with an open doorway and crenellations around the top of the building

Our historic settlements, towers and forts offer visitors a unique opportunity to learn about Qatar's rich culture and heritage.

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Many of our heritage sites are in remote locations and offer limited or no facilities. Conditions may be rugged, and comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. Please plan accordingly.

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Featured Sites

A queue of visitors walking through the clay structures of the heritage site

Tickets Required

Al Zubarah Archaeological site

Daily: 2pm–sunset
Restored historic palace with arches and sand coloured buildings in the background

The Old Palace

Daily: 10am–8pm
Three sets of rock carvings in a sand coloured stone comprising a series of small circular shapes, two parallel lines, and two additional boats

Al Jassasiya Rock Art Site

Saturday–Thursday: 9am–5pm; Friday: 12.30–5pm
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Al Rekayat Fort

Saturday–Thursday: 9am–5pm; Friday: 12.30–5pm
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Al Ruwaida Archaeological Site

Saturday–Thursday: 9am–5pm; Friday: 12.30–5pm
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Barzan Towers

Saturday–Thursday: 8.30am–12.30pm; Friday: 3–6pm
A stone structure on a beach with a visible set of stairs.

Zekreet Fort

Saturday–Thursday: 9am–5pm; Friday: 12.30–5pm
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Reimaging Heritage

The heritage sites have been repurposed and reimagined for contemporary use.

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Al Shahwani Mosque

Originally built in 1940, the Al Shahwani Mosque contains an open prayer hall.
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Bin Obaid Mosque

The recently reconstructed Bin Obaid Mosque retains several features from the original building, including its minaret.
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Hilal bin Umayya Mosque

Hilal bin Umayya is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Doha.
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Al Amri Mosque

Al Amri is a traditional mosque.
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Abu Dhulauf Mosque

Abu Dhulauf Mosque is distinguishable by its location close to the sea.
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Al Ruwais Mosque

Al Ruwais Mosque has a long history of receiving worshippers.
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Ras Brouq's White Cliffs

The beautiful and iconic rock formations at Ras Brouq offer a glimpse of a prehistoric landscape.
A close-up of the mangroves at Jazirat bin Ghannam island

Jazirat Bin Ghannam

The island of Jazirat Bin Ghannam on the east coast of Qatar reveals traces of human activity dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
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Murwab Archaeological Site

Murwab Fort, dating back to the eighth century, is the oldest Islamic Fort to be discovered in Qatar.
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Al Jumail Heritage Village

The village of Al-Jumail dates back to the nineteenth century.
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Al Thaghab Fort

Al Thaghab Fort once protected a deep well in its vicinity.

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Two men kneeling on sandy desert ground using small tools to expose archeological remains at Al Zurbarah, Qatar

Cultural Heritage Management

We engage in archaeological fieldwork daily and are continuously excavating and conserving heritage structures across Qatar.
Two boys dressed in traditional Qatari attire hoop rolling with Al Zubarah fort in the background

Qatari Heritage

We put local communities, young and old, in touch with their past, reminding them of the skills, wisdom, and struggles of their ancestors.