Najd Al Miqsar

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.

Najd Al Miqsar
Najd Al Miqsar is located in United Arab Emirates
Najd Al Miqsar
Najd Al Miqsar
Coordinates: 25°21′0″N 56°18′0″E
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateSharjah
Elevation
197 m (649 ft)
The restored village and watchtower of Al Miqsar at the head of the Wadi Shie.

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[1] that were developed as part of the Dhs5.5 billion highway project.[2] 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.[3]

References
  1. "Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in emirate's various regions". wam. Retrieved 2020-09-22.
  2. "Dh5.5bn highway between Sharjah and Khor Fakkan opens". The National. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  3. Wam. "Khor Fakkan restores historical landmarks - News - Emirates - Emirates24|7". www.emirates247.com. Retrieved 2021-05-03.


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