Al `Arish
An abandoned fishing village in pre-oil Qatar.

šŸ“œ Abandoned fishing village in northern Qatar, once inhabited by fishermen and pearl drivers.
šŸ” One of the largest abandoned villages, with approximately 40 buildings.

Why Go

🌊 Explore ruins of one of Qatar's largest abandoned villages, a significant historical site.
šŸ•Œ See the best-preserved minaret with a spiraling staircase.
🧱 Observe unique architecture of coral rock, limestone, mud mortar, and mangrove roofs.
šŸ•°ļø Discover a forgotten piece of Qatari history and gain insight into pre-oil Qatari coastal life and economy.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Many structures badly cracked, minaret climb not advisable.
šŸœļø Exposed to unforgiving desert weather.

Tips

šŸ“ Located on the coast of northern Qatar, near Madinat ash Shamal.

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