Riffa Fort Restoration
Rifa'a, Bahrain

Restoration and reconstruction of a 17th century fort which was later converted into a residence in the 18th century. The fort, constructed from desert stone, clay, palm tree trunks, and mangrove poles, contains 35 rooms organised around three courtyards in a square plan.

Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture

Location

Rifa'a, Bahrain

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Events

17th c., 18th c., restored 1995

Style Periods

1501-1722

Site Types

military