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Al Khuwair - Al Ghariyah, northern Qatar, June 6 - 13, 2015

Abandoned Qatari fishing villages: Al Khuwair & Al Ghariyah, showcasing rich history & cultural heritage in decay – described by AI

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old houses stone wall wooden house qatar fish qatar mosque qatar streets ruined village qatar - Al Khuwair-Al Ghariyah, northern Qatar  (Photomontage of 26 large thumbnails)

Mosque minaret in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Rashid Boumrushdkabasa House in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Remains of a wooden roof(?) in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Main street in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair (Al Qubaisi Tribe) west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Remains of a mosque with traditional columned peristyle (liwan) in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Some wooden structure in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair (Al Qubaisi Tribe) west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Stone wall in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Wooden barrack in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Remains of fishing nets in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Remains of wooden houses in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Rashid Boumrushdkabasa House near a mosque in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Minaret of a mosque in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Remains of a round flowerbed(?) in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Khuwair behind sand dunes west from Lekhwair on northern coast. Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Corner tower with stone stairs of Al-Rekayat Fort in Umm Jasim area. Northern Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Qatar

Stone mosque at the entrance of Al-Rekayat Fort in Umm Jasim area. Northern Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Courtyard of Al-Rekayat Fort in Umm Jasim area. Northern Qatar, June 6, 2015

Location on mapsAbo Dhalouf, Abu Al Dhalouf, Qatar

Black fruit from Malabar plum tree (Syzygium cumini) with evergreen glossy leaves in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, June 11, 2015

Traditional columned peristyle (liwan) in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah (Albochoarh Tribe) on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

Stone ruins in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

Girl Mawas House in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

Girl Mawas House with Antral School in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

Antral School in old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

Stone wall in a school of old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

Graffiti in a school of old fishing village (ghost town) of Al Ghariyah on north-eastern coast, Ash Shamal area. Qatar, June 13, 2015

Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Al Ghārīyah, Qatar

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The photo album captures scenes from two abandoned fishing villages, Al Khuwair and Al Ghariyah, located on the northern coast of Qatar, taken between June 6-13, 2015. The images depict a desolate landscape with remnants of old buildings, mosques, schools, and homes, showcasing the villages' rich history and cultural heritage. Many of the structures are in disrepair, with crumbling walls, broken windows, and debris scattered around, conveying a sense of abandonment and neglect. The photos also highlight the unique architectural features of the region, including traditional columned peristyles, stone walls, and minarets, as well as the harsh desert environment that has reclaimed the area. Overall, the album provides a poignant glimpse into Qatar's past, highlighting the transience of human presence and the inevitable passage of time. – AI summary

Ал-Хувайр - Аль-Гариях, северный Катар, 6-13 июня 2015 года. Фотоальбом запечатлел сцены из двух заброшенных рыбацких деревень, Ал-Хувайр и Аль-Гариях, расположенных на северном побережье Катара, снятые в период с 6 по 13 июня 2015 года. На изображениях показан пустынный пейзаж с остатками старых зданий, мечетей, школ и домов, демонстрирующих богатую историю деревень и их культурное наследие. Многие постройки ветшают, стены разрушаются, окна разбиты, а вокруг лежит мусор, создавая ощущение запустения и пренебрежения. Фотографии также подчеркивают уникальные архитектурные черты региона, включая традиционные колоннады, каменные стены и минареты, а также суровую пустыню, которая вернула себе эти места. В целом, альбом дает душещипательный взгляд на прошлое Катара, подчеркивая временность человеческого присутствия и неизбежность течения времени – Russian translation

2015 年 6 月 6 日至 13 日,摄影师捕捉到了位于卡塔尔北部 Al Khuwair - Al Ghariyah 的两个被遗弃的渔村的场景。这些照片展示了这些村庄衰败的历史和文化遗产,包括旧建筑、清真寺、学校和住宅的残余物。很多结构都损毁严重,有着破碎的墙壁、窗户和碎片四处散落,给人一种被遗弃和冷落的感觉。照片还突出了该地区独特的建筑风格,包括传统的多柱式庭院、石墙和塔楼,以及这个区域已经改造为沙漠环境的景象。总体来说,相册向人们展现了卡塔尔的过去,突出了人类存在的暂时性和时间流逝的必然性。 – Chinese translation

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