Ath Thaqab
| Ath Thaqab الثغب | |
|---|---|
| Abandoned village | |
  Ath Thaqab Location in Qatar | |
| Coordinates: 26°1′57″N 51°6′59″E / 26.03250°N 51.11639°ECoordinates: 26°1′57″N 51°6′59″E / 26.03250°N 51.11639°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Ash Shamal |
Ath Thaqab (Arabic: الثغب) is an abandoned village in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal, approximately 110 km away from the capital Doha.[1] It is close to the settlements of Al Ruwaydah[2] and Al Khuwayr,[3] the latter of which is only 3 miles away. Thaqab Fort is located in the vicinity of the settlement.[2]
History
Archaeological evidence has shown that Thaqab has been inhabited since the 10th century.[2] In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, it is stated that in 1908, Ath Thaqab accommodated a well from which the inhabitants of the nearby settlement of Al Khuwayr would fetch their water. The well was described as being approximately 35 feet deep and yielding good water.[3]
Ath Thaqab Fort
Ath Thaqab Fort is rectangular in shape and has 4 towers. A courtyard with stairs leading to the towers are in the center of the fort. It dates to somewhere between the 17th and 19th century.[1]
References
- 1 2 "قلاع قطر… حصون للحماية" (in Arabic). Al-Hakawati. 28 December 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Marhaba’s Guide to Archaeological Sites, Forts & Ruins in Qatar". Marhaba. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- 1 2 "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1529] (1644/2084)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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Capital: Madinat ash Shamal | |
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Unincorporated and abandoned areas
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