Al Mukaynis

Al Mukaynis is a locality of Mebaireek located in the municipality of Ar Rayyan, Qatar. Mudhlem Cave, which translates to "Dark Cave" in Arabic,[1] is located in the area.[2] Arakhiya Farm, located in Al Mukaynis, is a popular bird watching site.[3]

In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Al Mukaynis was mentioned as a stopover on the route from Hofuf to Doha as early as 1908.[4]

Coordinates: 25°17′N 51°32′E / 25.283°N 51.533°E / 25.283; 51.533

References

  1. ↑ Abdulali M. Sadiq and Sobhi J. Nasir (2002). "Middle Pleistocene karst evolution in the State of Qatar, Arabian Gulf" (PDF). Journal of Cave and Karst Studies. 64 (2): 132–139. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Heidelberger, Mark. "What Caves Are In Qatar". USA Today. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Newsletter". 1 (2). Qatar Bird Club. April 2010.
  4. ↑ "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1524] (1639/2084)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 28 July 2015.


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