The tour guide said that it was originally a fortress and was finally changed to a museum, but the collections inside are rarely cost-effective.
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Al Zubarah Archaeological Site Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Al Zubarah is located on the northwest coast of Qatar and includes the fully restored Al Zubarah Fort and 60 hectares of archaeological sites. This World Heritage Site is one of the larger and better-preserved settlements of the 18th and 19th centuries in the region. Here are the remains of a walled coastal town that was once one of the more important centers of pearl gathering and trade in the Gulf, with trade extending to the Indian Ocean. There is a tourist service center in the castle. Al Zubarah, now the seat of Qatar, is one of the thriving trading towns along the coast, according to Unesco. Unesco said: "Aizoubara witnesses the interaction of humans with the region's marine and harsh desert environment. Pearl collectors' pearl collections, imported ceramics, descriptions of dhows, fishing traps, wells and agricultural activities Both show how trade and commerce drive the development of this town."
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Al Zubarah Archaeological Site Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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The tour guide said that it was originally a fortress and was finally changed to a museum, but the collections inside are rarely cost-effective.
It has been a thousand years old, the place is small and can be visited soon, originally used as a coastal guard station. It has now become a museum for exhibition artworks and archaeological discoveries.
Azubara Azulaba is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the northwest coast of Qatar, a magnificent castle and archaeological site that has been fully restored, showing the original features of the important port city of the 18th century Gulf region. It is also the best witness to pearl collection traditions and urban trade.