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Simaisma mosque

Simaisma mosque Mosques have always been the heart of villages in Qatar. The one in Simaisma, a town built in the 19th century by fishermen and pearl divers, dates back to 1938. It served as a place for prayer, but also a center for education. In front of the prayer room, a pavilion housed a madrassa: a school used to teach the Holy Quran to children.

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Waqif souq

Waqif souq The Waqif souq is the one place in Qatar where you can find anything and everything. Made up of a large labyrinth of alleyways lined with various shops, the popular souq is a feast for the senses.

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House of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al-Thani

House of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al-Thani To see a remarkable example of a traditional Qatari home, look no further than AlRayyan. The residence of Sheikh Abdullah bin Thani Al-Thani is very peculiar because of its two 'majlis' to receive guests

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House of Sheikh Ghanim bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani

House of Sheikh Ghanim bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani Majid bin Saed Al-Saed, one of the most important pearl merchants in Al-Wakra, built this beautiful and unique house at the beginning of the 20th century. Used to produce 'debis', which is a traditional date-based food, and also to sell and store merchandise, the residence was purchased by Sheikh Ghamin bin Abdulrahman AlThani in 1960.

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Doha Fort

Doha Fort Doha fort, Qatar was built in 19th century during the Turkish occupation. The fort lies in the Al Bida district of Doha. The fort gives tourists insights into the history of Qatar. Over many years the fort has managed to quench the thirst of knowledge seekers

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Al Wajba fort

Al Wajba fort Situated 15 Km south of Doha ,Al Wajba fort was Buit in the late 18th century or the early 19th century at the time of late sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al Thani.

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Umm Salal Muhammed fort

Umm Salal Muhammed fort This fort lies in Umm Salal Muhammed area ,21 Km from Doha. It is one of the residential forts that date back to the late 19th century.

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Windtower House

Windtower House This is one of the last traditional windtowers in Qatar. You will find it off Grand Hamad street and Ali bin Abdullah street, it is actually enclosed within the downmarket Najada shopping Plaza( Souk Najada).

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