Barzan Towers

The Barzan Towers are one of the most important archaeological tourist attractions in Doha and Qatar in general. These towers are said to have been built to protect the valleys, where precious rainwater was collected and to watch the approaching ships, and they would have also served as observatories for determining dates of the lunar calendar. The Barzan Towers were built by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Jassim Al Thani. Barzan is the name given to the western tower, which is 14 meters high, consists of three levels, and with its distinctive T-shape is unique in the Gulf region. The eastern tower, also built with stones and mud, has a typical rectangular shape.