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Atharna 2026: Life and Death in Pre-Islamic Qatar

The second Atharna archaeology exhibition at Fahad bin Ali Palace in Doha shows finds from Neolithic and pre-Islamic burial mounds, open until 29 May 2027.

A tram on a street in Msheireb Downtown Doha at night
Illustrative photo of Fahad bin Ali Palace, Msheireb, not from this event.
Photo: Michael Coghlan @ Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

About

Atharna is Qatar Museums' annual archaeology series, and this second edition presents Life and Death in Pre-Islamic Qatar, with finds from Neolithic and pre-Islamic burial mounds across the country.

Visitors start outdoors at a reconstructed burial mound and an archaeology tent, then enter an indoor space with weapons, jewellery and other grave objects. The show also covers conservation and bioarchaeology, including ancient DNA and skeletal research.

Details

Date
26 Oct 2026 to 29 May 2027
Venue
Fahad bin Ali Palace, Msheireb
Where
Doha, Qatar
Organiser
Qatar Museums
Status
Confirmed
26 Oct 2026 to 29 May 2027
Fahad bin Ali Palace, Msheireb

Hadath does not sell tickets. Dates and prices can change: confirm on the organiser's page before you buy or travel.