Preserve the Old Structure/Mosque
By White Knight •
Couple of days before i visited the Al Shamal City,its very small and peaceful area and sea line is also very clean and beautiful.
Besides sea line beach park i found this old Mosque (Attach Photo). Its a old style mosque showing the construction patterns before the modernization of current Qatar.
Same style mosque is also located on sea line of Al Zakhira (الذخيرة).
I will request the concerned authorities they should preserve these two sites, as this will good addition in archaeological treasure of Qatar.
Thanks & Regards
they should heritage list it and preserve the original structure, if they need a bigger mosque then build one next to it BUT DONT bulldoze a relic of the country's rich history
Good news, today the Raya arabic newspaper wrote that Ashgal have started projects to renovate and reserve 3 mosques in Smisma and Abu Drouf. (Page 10 today)
This is part of the cultural heritage and should be preserved. We destroy such buildings and realise too late that part of our history has gone forever :O(
been to this place.. the northern area is nice and calm
it is not more than 200 years old
according to the country history
i like al shamal a very much
No its need to be preserved as it is.
Now that you have brought it to attention...It will soon be pulled down .... and a new one built modeled in same style...
The old masjids in Qatar only have two "saf"s with a rear courtyard like the ones in Simaisma, Wakra & Zikreet. They are still utilized for congregational prayers five times a day.
Sadly, the one in Dhakira could use some repairs.
There are also 50-year old ruins of masjids and abandoned fisherman villages in Al Arish & Al Jemail worth visiting.
It is very beautiful ...
It is very beautiful ...
Just do a bit of research ( or just ask around) and you'll realize how many mosques, old and new, have been demolished by the local authorities.
if it is thousand yrs old...maybe
if it will have an impact to the culture of Qatar..yes they will do it.
have u ever asked someone how old it is??
There is this old mosque located in my area too.It's more older than this one( i will post a pic tomorrow).Recently the sheik who owns the land renovated it to its original condition and it looks pretty good now.I am sure somebody will pay attention to your post.
Let's hope someone listens to you.
Like most rapidly modernizing countries Qatar is too willing to bulldoze its past in the name of progress.