Al Zubara Fort
| Al Zubara Fort | |
|---|---|
حصن الزبارة | |
| Zubarah in Qatar | |
Al Zubara Fort. | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Historical Fortress |
| Owner | Qatar Government; Ministry of Tourism, Qatar Museums Authority |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°58′37″N 51°02′43″E / 25.9769°N 51.0454°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1938 |
| Built by | Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani |
| In use | 1938–mid 1980s |
| Materials | Compressed mud, coral rock, gypsum plaster, limestone, and wood |
Al Zubara Fort (Arabic: حصن الزبارة), also known as Fort Zubarah, Zubarah Fort, Al Zubarah Fort, or Az Zubarah Fort, is a historic Qatari military fortress built under the oversight of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani in 1938.