Al Najada
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Al Najada
النجادة | |
|---|---|
District | |
 Sikkat Al Ihsan Street in Al Najada | |
  Al Najada  Al Najada | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′N 51°31.8′E / 25.283°N 51.5300°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Zone | Zone 5 |
| District no. | 5 |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.05 km2 (0.019 sq mi) |
Al Najada (Arabic: النجادة, romanized: An-Najādah) is a Qatari district in the municipality of Doha.[2] It is one of the oldest districts of Doha.[3] Doha's rapid urbanization during the 1970s after it gained independence resulted in the gradual decline of Al Najada. Several of its historical buildings have been demolished.[3]
The Qatar Museums Authority has taken steps to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of the district with its 'Al Turath al Hai' ('living heritage') initiative.[4] Most significant structures dating back to the early 20th century that still exist have been documented by the Origins of Doha Project. Some of the contemporary buildings dating to the late 20th century were intentionally designed with traditional elements of Qatari architecture in the interests of preserving the district's identity.[5]
