Al Mukaynis

Al Mukaynis is a locality of Mebaireek located in the municipality of Ar Rayyan, Qatar. Mudhlem Cave, which translates to "Dark Cave" in Arabic,[1] is located in the area.[2] Arakhiya Farm, located in Al Mukaynis, is a popular bird watching site.[3]

In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Al Mukaynis was mentioned as a stopover on the route from Hofuf to Doha as early as 1908.[4]

Coordinates: 25°17′N 51°32′E / 25.283°N 51.533°E / 25.283; 51.533

References

  1. Abdulali M. Sadiq and Sobhi J. Nasir (2002). "Middle Pleistocene karst evolution in the State of Qatar, Arabian Gulf" (PDF). Journal of Cave and Karst Studies 64 (2): 132–139. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  2. Heidelberger, Mark. "What Caves Are In Qatar". USA Today. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  3. "Newsletter" 1 (2). Qatar Bird Club. April 2010.
  4. "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1524] (1639/2084)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 28 July 2015.

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