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Description
Property Name: Al Fahidi Fort
Inventory No: 971-4-2
Date of infill of the inventory form: 2008-02-13
Country (State party): United Arab Emirates
Province: Dubai
Town:
Geographic coordinates: 25° 15′ 48.48″ N
55° 17′ 49.99″ E
Historic Period: 18th century, 2nd half
Year of Construction: 1799
Style:
Original Use: Fortress
Current Use: Museum
Architect: Unknown
Significance
The Al Fahidi Fort was built around 1799 to defend Dubai against invasion and is believed to be the oldest architectural masterpiece in the city.
Selection Criteria
vi. to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance
State of Preservation
The fort was restored in 1993 it now houses the Dubai Museum and offers an insight into the city’s heritage and culture.
References
https://dubaiculture.gov.ae/en/Live-Our-Heritage/Pages/Dubai-Museum-and-Al-Fahidi-Fort.aspx