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Al Ghuwair Castle



Al Ghuwair Castle carries a historical significance in Qatar architectural stands. Forts and castles in Qatar are plenty. Starting from early ages till date, there had been many castles built for various purposes. Not all of the castles were strongly built, not all of the castles were made targeting a war; however, the remnants stay amidst dust and tunnel of time. As the time passes by, castles in Qatar like Al Ghuwair castle get old, fragile and more abstract. The purpose remains no more. Some gets converted to museum, some remains completely isolated and some become issues of tourist attraction and research.

Al Ghuwair Castle Qatar was founded in the dawn 9th century. Once a glory, this Al Ghuwair castle is now almost in debris. The shape of the castle is observed as rectangular having thick walls of stone and mud and crenelations. This architectural style of the Al Ghuwair castle is observed in plenty in the Middle East.

A castle is considered as a structure made for the purpose for defense. Castles like Al Ghuwair is regarded as one of the major icons of the Middle Ages. The meaning of a castle is under argument. Whatever it may be, a castle differs from a fort or fortress in structure and use. Structure of a castle resembles a building that is made to serve as a residence. A castle is for commanding over a specific territory.




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