For a class fieldtrip, we took our fourth graders to Al Zubarah fort and town. This fort was built 75 years ago by the Al Thani family. There were never any attempts to breach the walls. The fort is now being maintained and restored.
The triangular prisms were made to drop rocks on enemies that got too close to the wall. The holes are used to aim rifles.
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At the top of the walls are crenallations. These triangle shaped walls are to hide behind should gunfire come toward you. |
Then we went to an archeological site. The town of Al Zubarah, was once a thriving village that got its wealth through the pearl diving industry.
This is a small portion of a palace that has been unearthed. It contains the kitchen, bathroom, date press room and possibly some servant quarters.
The archeologists have been working at this site for 5-6 years.
This is where the date syrup is collected.
