Al Zubarah Archaeological Site

Al Zubarah is located on the northwest coast of Qatar and includes the fully restored Al Zubarah Fort and 60 hectares of archaeological sites. This World Heritage Site is one of the larger and better-preserved settlements of the 18th and 19th centuries in the region. Here are the remains of a walled coastal town that was once one of the more important centers of pearl gathering and trade in the Gulf, with trade extending to the Indian Ocean. There is a tourist service center in the castle. Al Zubarah, now the seat of Qatar, is one of the thriving trading towns along the coast, according to Unesco. Unesco said: "Aizoubara witnesses the interaction of humans with the region's marine and harsh desert environment. Pearl collectors' pearl collections, imported ceramics, descriptions of dhows, fishing traps, wells and agricultural activities Both show how trade and commerce drive the development of this town."