Al Zubara Fort
Al Zubara Fort (Arabic: حصن الزبارة), also known as Fort Zubara(h), Zubara(h) Fort, Al Zubarah Fort, or Az Zubara(h) Fort, is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.
| Al Zubara Fort | |
|---|---|
حصن الزبارة | |
| Zubarah in Qatar | |
Al Zubara Fort. | |
Al Zubara Fort | |
| Coordinates | 25.9769°N 51.0454°E |
| Type | Historical Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Qatari Government; Ministry of Tourism, Qatar Museums Authority |
| Controlled by | 1938-present: |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1938 |
| Built by | Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani |
| In use | 1938-mid 1980s: Coast Guard Station mid 1980s-present: Museum |
| Materials | Limestone, Compressed Mud and Wood Structural system: Masonry |
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