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Ghaf Makin is an abandoned settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ash Shamal. In 1917, it was described as a Bedouin camping ground with 6 wells yielding good water. It was also mentioned that a ruined fort was located in its confines.

The landscape of Ghaf Makin is typified by its rawda. As such, the low elevation ensured that the area would flood during the wet season and aid in the development of the freshwater lens, which is attested to by its relative abundance of grasses and trees.

References

1. "'Gazetteer of Arabia Vol. II' [1505] (578/688)". Qatar Digital Library. 22 October 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
2. Walmsley, Alan; Richter, Tobias; Nymann, Hanne; Wordsworth, Paul David (2012). "Qatar Islamic Archaeology and Heritage Project : End of Season Report : 2010-2011" (PDF). University of Copenhagen and Qatar Museums Authority. p. 104. Retrieved 18 February 2019.

25°59′00″N 51°11′00″E / 25.983335°N 51.183329°E / 25.983335; 51.183329

v t e Al Shamal Municipality
Capital: Madinat ash Shamal
Zone 77	Census-designated districts Ain Sinan Fuwayrit Madinat Al Kaaban Other districts Al Ghashamiya Al Huwaila Al Marroona Jebel Jassassiyeh Lejthaya Safya Umm Al Ghaylam Zarqa
Zone 78	Census-designated districts Abu Dhalouf Zubarah Other districts Ain Al Nuaman Ain Mohammed Al `Arish Al Jumail Al Khuwayr Al Nabaah Ar Rakiyat Ath Thaqab Freiha Ghaf Makin Khidaj Lisha Murwab Ruwayda Sidriyat Makin Umm Al Hawa'ir Umm Al Kilab Umm al Qubur Umm Al Shuwail Umm Jasim Yoghbi Yusufiyah
Zone 79	Census-designated districts Madinat ash Shamal Ar Ru'ays Other districts Al `Adhbah Al Ghariyah Al Khasooma Al Mafjar Al Qa`abiyah Al Zeghab Ras Al Shindwie
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