Freiha — Wikipedia

Freiha (Arabic: فريحة, romanized: Furayḥah) is a small deserted village on the north-western coast of the Qatar Peninsula in the Al Shamal municipality. It lies in the Zubarah region, located 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Zubarah town. It was founded by members of the Utub tribal confederation in the late 17th century after migrating from Najd in central Arabia. The age and origin of the settlement is unknown, however excavations and historical documents suggest that it was at its peak in the 17th–18th century, almost certainly pre-dating its larger neighbour Zubarah. The village covers an area...