Al Najada
| Al Najada | |
|---|---|
| District | |
  Al Najada | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′N 51°31.8′E / 25.283°N 51.5300°ECoordinates: 25°17′N 51°31.8′E / 25.283°N 51.5300°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
An example of historical architecture in Al Najada.
Al Najada is a district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Doha.[1] It is one of the oldest districts of Doha.[2] Doha's rapid urbanization during the 1970s after it gained independence resulted in the gradual decline of Al Najada. Several of its historical buildings have been demolished.[2] The Qatar Museums Authority has taken steps to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of the district with its 'Al Turath al Hai' ('living heritage') initiative.[3]
References
- ↑ "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- 1 2 Djamel Bouassa. "Al Asmakh historic district in Doha, Qatar: from an urban slum to living heritage". academia.edu. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ↑ "The Winners of the Old Doha Prize Competition Announced". Marhaba. 26 November 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
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