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Year. Description. Al Zubarah Archaeological Site. Al Shamal Municipality. 25°58′37″N 51°02′43″E / 25.9769°N 51.0454°E / 25.9769; 51.0454 (Al Zubarah Archaeological Site) Cultural (iii) (iv) (v) 2013. The walled coastal town of Al Zubarah in the Persian Gulf flourished as a pearling and trading centre in the late ...
Qatar National Theater is located on the Doha Corniche, near Al Bidda Park in Doha, Qatar. The 490-seat theatre opened in 1986 and hosts concerts and plays. [ 1] In addition to hosting local troupes, it also hosts international and Arab theatrical troupes on occasion. [ 2]
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA; Arabic: متحف الفن الإسلامي) is a museum on one end of the seven-kilometer-long (4.3 mi) Corniche in Doha, Qatar. As per the architect I. M. Pei's specifications, the museum is built on an island off an artificial projecting peninsula near the traditional dhow harbor. A purpose-built park surrounds ...
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The archaeological site of Zubarah. Archaeology of Qatar as a field study began in 1956. [1] Three major expeditions were carried out in Qatar throughout the mid-20th century, with the first being launched by a Danish team who began work in the 1950s. This was followed by British and French expeditions in 1970s and 1980s, respectively. [2]
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The National Museum of Qatar is a national museum in Doha, Qatar. The current building opened to the public on 28 March 2019, replacing the previous building which opened in 1975. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel who was inspired by the desert rose crystal, which can be found in Qatar. [ 1 ][ 2 ] The museum site includes ...
Katara Cultural Village. Coordinates: 25.3603257°N 51.5263631°E. Katara Mosque. Central plaza. Katara Cultural Village (Arabic: الحي الثقافي كتارا), also known simply as Katara (Arabic: كتارا), is a cultural and commercial complex in Doha, Qatar, located on the eastern coast between West Bay and the Pearl. It was soft ...