The History of Qatar
Articles on Qatar's History
An overview of Qatar's history, with links to more detailed articles and resources.
Francis Gillespie, local author and coordinator of the Qatar Archeology Projects, takes a look at the digs and discoveres made in Qatar.
The first human inhabitation of Qatar took place thousands of years ago, when the climate was considerably more pleasant...
Carvings in the Rocks
Frances Gillespie examines the petroglyphs carved into the limestone rocks that dot Qatar's coast.
Robert Cheesman: A Qatar Explorer
Read the story of Robert Cheesman, and his trip to Qatar in search of an ancient city in the early twentieth century.
The Ubaid Period in Qatar History
Fran Gillespie writes about the fascinating and complex culture that developed in Qatar and the Emirates in the sixth millenia, and the fragments of that culture that are being discovered today.
The Al Thanis are the undisputed rulers of Qatar – but it wasn’t always this way. Find out how this merchant family rose to became the rulers of one of the richest countries in the world.
The History of Al Khor Island
Thousands of years ago Al Khor island was being used for the production of an exclusive and very expensive dye: the color purple.
In what is still living memory for some, poverty stricken Qataris eked out a living in the often lethal profession of Pearl Diving.
Isaac of Qatar
In the Seventh Century, at the same time as Islam was sweeping through Arabia and beyond, Isaac of Qatar undertook his journey from monk to Bishop to hermit. Along the way he created writings that are still read to this day.
Doha: A History
Doha is now one of the richest cities in the world: a fast growing metropolis filled with high rises. Yet for most of its history it has been little more than a village - although its insignificance did not stop it from being destroyed several times, both by the British and by the Khalifas.
Rahmah Bin Jaber: Scourge of the Pirate Coast
Whether pirate or hero, Rahmah was for much of his life a thorn in the side of the Khalifas - but always a friend to the British.
Murwab
In the far north of Qatar lie the lonely ruins of the early Islamic city of Murwab.
Other Useful Sites on Qatar History
History of Qatar - Wikipedia article.
History - a brief run through the different periods of Qatar History by Info Please.
Key Dates - the major events in Qatar's history organised by dates.
Qatar History - a more detailed synopsis from Nations Encyclopedia.
History of Qatar - Articles on the History of Qatar by the excellent Heritage of Qatar websie
Qatar History - from the Qatar News Agency - comprises of a number of differnt articles organised under two different sections: Qatar in the Past and Qatar in Modern Times.
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