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Souq Waqif was created over a century ago along the banks of the Msheirib wadi as a weekend trading center to allow commerce between Bedouins and the local populace. Merchants and residents conducted transactions while standing because of the inundation of seawater on both sides of the Wadi, which had encroached upon the market.
The Al Koot Fort was rebuilt in 1927 by Sheikh Abdulla bin Qassim Al Thani, after it was abandoned by the Ottomans. It was originally built to serve as a police station in 1880 and afterwards used as a jail in 1906, although some sources prove that the Al Koot Fort was built by Sheikh Abdulla to protect the Souq Waqif from notorious thieves.it was also renovated in 1978.It was one of the most ...
The area is also among the country's most heavily-trafficked and congested. Souq Waqif sat along the coastline until land reclamation during the Corniche's construction shifted the coastline eastward. [7] There are three main areas of the Corniche: the Corniche Park and Promenade, Corniche Street, and the Government zone. [8]
A narrow passageway in the souq. The souq has a linear north–south layout that takes advantage of its coastal location. It covers a total area of 0.31 square kilometres (0.12 sq mi). This elongated shape contrasts with the more compact, square-like layout of Souq Waqif in Doha, which occupies 0.19 square kilometres (0.073 sq mi) square ...
Qatari family on an outing at Souq Waqif. In Qatar's culture, honoring one's elders is regarded as an essential virtue. The Bedouin and Hadar (settled) communities were known for their challenging lifestyles, requiring every member of the household to serve a vital role. In the Bedouin lifestyle, the patriarch would embark on hunting ...
Located near Souq Waqif, it covers an area of about 326,000 sq m 2. Although most of its historic architecture has been degraded or demolished, there remains some standing buildings which date back to the early 20th century. Currently, it is populated mainly by migrant workers.
Instruments used in local music at Souq Waqif, including the oud on the right. Constructed from carved wooden tubes covered on both ends with goatskin, the mirwas was traditionally handcrafted by specialized artisans in the Persian Gulf region, where the leather coating industry flourished. However, contemporary manufacturing of the mirwas is ...
Qatari sketch artist at Souq Waqif. Art exhibitions were held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education until 1972. [9] The limited art exhibitions at the time were held in venues like the Gulf Hotel, the National Museum of Qatar, the Qatar Fine Arts Society, and clubs like Al Jasra and Al Gharrafa, with no private galleries existing at ...