Barzan Towers, also known as the Umm Salal Mohammed Fort Towers, are watchtowers that were built in the late 19th century and renovated in 1910 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani. They are located at the southern side of the defensive system established at the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th century to protect the 'rawdat', a valley where precious rainwater is collected when it flows down from higher ground. In Arabic "barzan" means "high place".
Barzan Tower (with staircases).
Date palms in the oasis near the Barzan Towers, showing signs of vegetation in the barren desert.
Barzan Tower (with cones), viewed from the side.
Umm Salal Muhammed Fort. In Arabic barzan means "high place".
Umm Salal Mohammed is a town in the municipality of Umm Salal in Qatar. The town has numerous farms, wells and a large water reservoir which is filled during the rainy season.
View of Barzan Towers
Overview of Umm Salal Mohammed from one of the iconic Barzan Towers
View of Umm Salal Mohammed from Al Shamal Highway
Entrance International School of London Qatar in Umm Salal Mohammed