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    Al Wajbah Fort

    Al RayyanQatarLate 18th / 19th century

    Al Wajbah Fort is one of Qatar's oldest and most historically significant fortresses, situated 15 kilometers west of Doha. Site of the famous 1893 Battle of Al Wajbah where Qatari tribal forces under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani defeated Ottoman troops, the fort stands as a historic symbol of national sovereignty. Phantom battle cries, horse hooves, and spectral guards are frequently reported.