Lehsain — Wikipedia

Lehsain (Arabic: لحصين; also spelled Al-Hussayn and Al Husain) is an abandoned village in Qatar located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya. The area is characterized by an abundance of gravel, dense clusters of trees, and wild herbs. Lehsayn encompasses the architectural ruins of a village and a fort (Qasr Lehsain), a mud depression, and remnants of wells and seasonal agricultural activities. The term "Al-Husayn" is a diminutive form of the word for "fort" in Arabic. Lehsain is located approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) from the capital Doha. It is roughly 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the...