1. There have been scarcely few archaeologic digs in Qatar, at least in comparison to other parts of the world. Fragments of ceramics, pottery, and flint tools found on a small island in Western Qatar trace human settlement back to the 6th millenium BCE. These fragments seemed to be of Mesopotamian origin, suggesting trade between Qataris and their neighbors. Qatar was a major hub for trade in the Persian Gulf by around the 2nd and 3rd millenia BCE, archaeologists have found many artifacts from this era with different origins; Mesopotamia, Babylon, the Indus Valley, and others. Evidence of trade with Greek and Rome pop up around 140 BCE. Qatar's main exports were fish and pearls.
Islam reached Qatar in the 7th Century CE. Along with all of their neighbors, Qatar quickly converted to the new religion. Robes made in Qatar were coveted in this time, and it is said that the Islamic Prophet Mohammed wore Qatari robes. Qatar remains to be a predominantly Muslim nation.
The Turkish Ottoman Empire controlled Qatar, until the beginning of World War I. When war broke out the Ottomans pulled all of their soldiers and officials out to help with the escalating war. In 1916 he British swept in and signed a treaty with the new ruler, Sheikh Abdullah at-Thani. The treaty made Qatar a British protectorate; Britain would control Qatar's affairs, but pledged to defend it. This treaty was strengthened in 1934, and held until 1971, when Britain relinquished their control, and Qatar became a sovereign, independent nation. Since then, Qatar has nationalized it's oil industry and become a wealthy nation.
Source: http://www.heritageofqatar.org/history/
Islam reached Qatar in the 7th Century CE. Along with all of their neighbors, Qatar quickly converted to the new religion. Robes made in Qatar were coveted in this time, and it is said that the Islamic Prophet Mohammed wore Qatari robes. Qatar remains to be a predominantly Muslim nation.
The Turkish Ottoman Empire controlled Qatar, until the beginning of World War I. When war broke out the Ottomans pulled all of their soldiers and officials out to help with the escalating war. In 1916 he British swept in and signed a treaty with the new ruler, Sheikh Abdullah at-Thani. The treaty made Qatar a British protectorate; Britain would control Qatar's affairs, but pledged to defend it. This treaty was strengthened in 1934, and held until 1971, when Britain relinquished their control, and Qatar became a sovereign, independent nation. Since then, Qatar has nationalized it's oil industry and become a wealthy nation.
Source: http://www.heritageofqatar.org/history/
2. Five major turning points in the settlement and populating of Qatar: 1. 628 CE, Islamic prophet, Muhammad, sent Al Ala Al-Hadrami (his envoy) to meet the ruler of Bahrain (at the time, Bahrain included present day Qatar), Al-Mundhir Ibn Sawa Al-Tamimi. Al-Mundhir accepted Al Ala, and such was the beginning of Qatar's Islamic era. 2. Qatari-Bahraini War, 1867-1868. Qatar wins independence from Bahrain. 3. Submission to Ottoman Empire, 1871. Qatar remained under Ottoman rule until 1893, when Qatari forces defeated the Ottomans at the Battle of Wajbah. 4. British rule, 1916. As the Ottoman Empire collapsed during World War I, it's territories were divided up amongst the Allied powers. Qatar became a British protectorate state. 5. Independence from Britain, 1971. In the 1950s oil replaced pearling as Qatar's largest revenue source. The surge of oil money led to a rapid increase in the modernization and infrastructure of Qatar, and also emboldened the Qataris to seek independence. After independence from Britain, the oil industry was nationalized. Qatar became a wealthy nation. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar#Ancient_History)
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3. Al Zubarah, site of important archaeological finds.
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3. Topography of Qatar.
4. Trade in the Persian Gulf, BCE: Library of Congress
Qatar's efforts to "brand" itself, post-independence: J.E. Peterson
Qatar's efforts to "brand" itself, post-independence: J.E. Peterson
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http://populationpyramid.net/Qatar/1950/
In 1950 Qatar's total population was 22,000. At this time Qatar was still a British protectorate and the oil industry had not begun to develop. The 1950 population pyramid shows identical statistics for males and females.
In 1950 Qatar's total population was 22,000. At this time Qatar was still a British protectorate and the oil industry had not begun to develop. The 1950 population pyramid shows identical statistics for males and females.
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