Ghaf Makin

Ghaf Makin is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal. In 1917, it was described as a Bedouin camping ground with 6 wells yielding good water. It was also mentioned that a ruined fort was located in its confines.[1]

References

  1. "'Gazetteer of Arabia Vol. II' [1505] (578/688)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

Coordinates: 25°59′00″N 51°11′00″E / 25.983335°N 51.183329°E / 25.983335; 51.183329


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