Najd Al Miqsar Explained

Official Name:Najd Al Miqsar
Pushpin Map:United Arab Emirates
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United Arab Emirates
Subdivision Type1:Emirate
Subdivision Name1:Sharjah
Coordinates:25.35°N 56.3°W
Elevation Ft:649
Elevation M:197

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gupta . Muskan . 2024-04-18 . 11 Reasons You Need To Visit Khor Fakkan In The UAE For Your Next Road Trip Gulf Buzz . 2024-09-28 . Gulfbuzz . en-US.
  2. Web site: Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in emirate's various regions. 2020-09-22. wam.
  3. News: Dh5.5bn highway between Sharjah and Khor Fakkan opens. The National. 2018-09-08. en.
  4. Web site: Wam. Khor Fakkan restores historical landmarks - News - Emirates - Emirates247. 2021-05-03. www.emirates247.com. en.