Qatar Tour Guide: Ar-Rakiyat Fort Last updated on
Saturday 24th April 2010
About 110km from Doha, this fort was built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Of rectangular mud and stone construction with three rectangular corner towers and a round one, the fort is an example of the military architectural style in the Gulf.
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