Explore the history etched within these hardy walls located on the Jassim Bin Mohammed Street. Also known as the Al Koot, this historical military fort has been used as a police station, a jail and consequently as a museum. The perfect Doha hotel to lodge in while exploring the many artefacts that this location has on offer will be the Millennium Hotel Doha which is a much sought after hotel in Doha amongst many who visit this historical location.
Initially built in 1880 and later on restored in 1978, the fort’s museum showcases the best of Qatari traditional handcrafts, products and photos of daily Qatari life with illustrations. Among the many artefacts housed here, one cannot simply ignore the Bedouin Sadu, handcrafts, fishing equipment, boats, gypsum and wooden ornaments, historical photos, artwork as well as various oil paintings secured within this ancient fortress.