Najd Al Miqsar is an abandoned settlement West of Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), now a heritage village and popular tourist spot. The village showcasing the past traditional housing lifestyle ,local agricultural and community practices, which have been formed of Arabian Peninsula for centuries.[1]
Najd Al Miqsar | |
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  Najd Al Miqsar | |
| Coordinates: 25°21′0″N 56°18′0″E / 25.35000°N 56.30000°E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Sharjah |
| Elevation | 197 m (649 ft) |
A traditional village at the head of the Wadi Shie, which is dammed by the Al Rafisah Dam, Najd Al Miqsar was restored as a heritage village following the construction of the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway and the dam and associated rest area[2] that were developed as part of the Dhs5.5 billion highway project.[3] The fort at Najd Al Miqsar formed part of a connected series of fortifications protecting Khor Fakkan, which included the Al Rabi Tower and the Al Adwani Tower.[4]
References
edit- ^ Gupta, Muskan (2024-04-18). "11 Reasons You Need To Visit Khor Fakkan In The UAE For Your Next Road Trip | Gulf Buzz". Gulfbuzz. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
- ^ "Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in emirate's various regions". wam. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
- ^ "Dh5.5bn highway between Sharjah and Khor Fakkan opens". The National. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
- ^ Wam. "Khor Fakkan restores historical landmarks - News - Emirates - Emirates24|7". www.emirates247.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
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