Doha Fort Museum (Al-Koot Fort) in Doha Qatar

Doha Fort Museum in Doha Qatar

Al Koot Fort Museum is one of the old military fortresses in Doha. Al Koot means fort and also jail.

Located in the Al Bidda area of Doha, and the site of the old town, in the midst of the souq area, it was built in 1880 as a police station and afterwards it was used as a jail in 1906.
Today it is used as a museum. The whole building was submitted to a renewing procedure in 1978.
Qatari traditional handcrafts, products and photos of daily life with illustrations are housed there.

Exhibits include Bedouin Sadu, handcrafts, gypsum and wooden ornaments, fishing equipment and boats, historical photos, artwork including oil paintings of craft workers and daily life

Inside of Doha Fort

Inside the fort is a large open courtyard. Used at one time for gatherings and it also housed a small fountain, which didn't seem to be working at the time of my visit.

Along the sides are small exhibits also depicting traditional Qatari life and trade craft. Follow the stairs to the right of the entrance to the wall walk. It is hard to see much of Doha due to all the commercial centers but it will give you a better view of the surrounding area.

Doha Fort Museum (Al-Koot Fort) in Doha Qatar

Doha Fort Museum (Al-Koot Fort) in Doha Qatar

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