Al Khor Towers

Al Khor Towers
Al Khor Towers
	One of the Al Khor Towers
Built	1900

25°41.303′N 51°30.371′E / 25.688383°N 51.506183°E / 25.688383; 51.506183

The Al Khor Towers are three historical watchtowers found on Qatar's eastern coast, in the city of Al Khor. Having been built overlooking the Al Khor Harbour, their purpose was defensive; not only keeping watch over incoming ships, but also positioned to observe the Ain Hleetan Well. This particular well, believed to confer magical properties unto those who nourished themselves with its water, was the primary lifeline for settlement at Al Khor.^[1]

^ "Keeping History Alive – Guide to Heritage Sites in Qatar" (PDF). Qatar Museums. 2016. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

[1] "Keeping History Alive – Guide to Heritage Sites in Qatar" (PDF). Qatar Museums. 2016. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

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