Qatar Protectorate: Map & History
The history of Qatar spans from its first duration of human occupation to its formation as a modern state.
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The history of Qatar spans from its first duration of human occupation to its formation as a modern state. Human occupation of Qatar dates back 50,000 years, and Stone Age encampments and tools have been unearthed in the Arabian Peninsula. Mesopotamia was the first civilization to have a presence in the area during the Neolithic period, evidenced by the discovery of potsherds originating from the Ubaid period near coastal encampments.
Modern Countries Once Part of Qatar Protectorate
At its mapped extent, Qatar Protectorate covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Qatar Protectorate's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Qatar Protectorate Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 307,787 km² in 1954 CE.
Qatar Protectorate: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Qatar Protectorate exist?
Qatar Protectorate is dated to 1947 CE – 1955 CE, in the Industrial era.
How large was Qatar Protectorate at its peak?
At its peak in 1954 Qatar Protectorate covered about 307,787 km².
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