Ar Rakiyat Fort
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Ar Rakiyat Fort is a historical fort located in north-west Qatar, in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was constructed in the 19th century near the village of Ar Rakiyat to protect water sources in the area. It was used as a defensive structure for the villagers in times of conflict. It is considered to be one of the larger forts in Qatar. ()
Local name: قلعة الركياتBuilt: XIX centuryCoordinates: 26°1'48"N, 51°4'48"E
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Madinat ash Shamal
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Day trips
Ar Rakiyat Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Al Zubara Fort, Freiha.