QAL'AT ABU MAHIR

Small fort built by the Portuguese in the 1500's, today used by the Bahraini coast guard.   

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A small Portuguese fort that dates back to the 16th C, it has been rebuilt many times since then. Abu Mahir, built upon a rock island, could accommodate only about 100 men and was primarily a signal tower from which to observe the approaching ships. More...