Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 20, 2017; Al Maqta Tower

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The White Fort (Qasr al-Hosn) is the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. It was first built as a round watchtower defending the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island circa 1761.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Al Maqta Tower - Abu Dhab - United Arab Emirates
Photo credit: © LizCoughlan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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