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

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

Why Go

🚶 Explore ruins of a pre-oil era village
šŸ•Œ See the best-preserved minaret with a spiraling staircase
šŸœļø Observe desert weather-beaten architecture of coral rock and limestone

Why Avoid

āš ļø Minaret staircase is badly cracked and not advisable for climbing
šŸ’¤ Few structures survived, might feel quiet due to abandonment

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