| 词条 | Ar Rakiyat Fort |
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|name = Ar Rakiyat Fort |image = File:Ar Rakiyat Fort courtyard.jpg |caption = Courtyard of Ar Rakiyat Fort |nativename-a = قلعة الركيات |type = Historical fort |location = Ar Rakiyat, Al Shamal, {{flag|Qatar}} |map_type = Qatar |pushpin_label_position = none |coordinates = {{coord|26.03|51.08|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} |map_size = 250 |built = 19th century |builder = |used = 19th – 20th century |controlledby = |ownership = {{flagicon|Qatar}} Qatar Museums Authority }}Ar Rakiyat Fort ({{lang-ar|قلعة الركيات}}) is a historical fort located in north-west Qatar, in the municipality of Al Shamal. It was constructed in the 19th century near the village of Ar Rakiyat to protect water sources in the area.[1] It was used as a defensive structure for the villagers in times of conflict.[2] It is considered to be one of the larger forts in Qatar.[3] EtymologyAr Rakiyat refers to a 'well' in Arabic.[1] It is also spelled as 'Al Rakayat'[1] and 'Arkkiat'.[6] HistoryThe fort was most likely constructed during the 19th century.[1] The main purpose of the fort was to protect the freshwater supply in the area.[1] The abundance of water in the area is attested to by the presence of an active potable well with a depth of 5 km near the fort, in addition to numerous small farms situated around the fort.[3] The antiquities department of Qatar Museums commenced excavations and restoration of the site in 1988. An Islamic coin dating to the Abbasid period, specifically between 749–846 AD, was discovered in situ during excavations.[4] However, Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, an employee of Qatar Museums, stated that the coin was not evidence that the fort existed during the Abbasid period.[4][5] It is thought that the fort was inhabited until the 20th century.[4] ArchitectureThe overall structure of the fort is rectangular with dimensions of 22m x 38m.[14] It has four towers; three rectangular and one cylindrical.[1] The total height is at most 3 metres. A distinguishing characteristic of the fort is its complete absence of decorative elements.[14] It only has one entrance, located on the southern wall, indicating its use as a defensive structure.[3] Different materials were used in the construction of the fort. The lower portion was constructed using limestone and mud, while the top portion was constructed using lubnah (a mixture of mud and clay brick).[3] There are living quarters in the northern, eastern and western section of the fort.[3] There are three stairways in the fort. The first is in the south-west portion of the courtyard and leads to the cylindrical tower.[3] The second and third are located in the north-east and north-west corner of the fort and both lead to the roof.[3] A date-press (madbassat) was discovered in a rectangular room in the central courtyard.[4] A mosque is located to the immediate southwest of the fort.[14] GeographyThe fort is located in the vicinity of the abandoned village of Ar Rakiyat in the northern municipality of Al Shamal. It is 94 km northwest of the capital city of Doha, approximately 8 km north-east of the ruined town of Zubarah, and 2 km from Ath Thaqab.[6] The ruined settlements of Al Khuwayr and Freiha are located within 5 km of the area.[7] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite web|url=http://www.qm.org.qa/en/project/forts-qatar|title=Forts of Qatar|publisher=Qatar Museums|accessdate=12 July 2015}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.timeoutdoha.com/mobile/art/features/61706-10-qatar-heritage-sites|title=10 Qatar heritage sites|publisher=Time Out Doha|accessdate=12 July 2015}} 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 The Syriac Writers of Qatar in the Seventh Century (2014), p. 32 4. ^1 2 3 The Syriac Writers of Qatar in the Seventh Century (2014), p. 33 5. ^{{cite book|last=Al-Khulaifi|first=Mohammed Jassim|title=Traditional Architecture in Qatar|year=2003}} 6. ^1 The Syriac Writers of Qatar in the Seventh Century (2014), p. 31 7. ^1 2 3 {{cite book|last1=Jaidah|first1=Ibrahim|last2=Bourennane|first2=Malika|title=The History of Qatari Architecture 1800-1950|publisher=Skira|year=2010|page=44|isbn=978-8861307933}} Bibliography{{cite book|last1=Kozah|first1=Mario|last2=Abu-Husayn|first2=Abdulrahim|last3=Al-Murikhi|first3=Saif Shaheen|last4=Al-Thani|first4=Haya|title=The Syriac Writers of Qatar in the Seventh Century|publisher=Gorgias Press LLC|year=2014|edition=print|isbn=978-1463203559}}{{Forts in Qatar}} 2 : Al Shamal|Forts in Qatar |
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