Qasr Al Hosn Fortress (UAE, Abu Dhabi) is a unique place that is a symbol of the history of the Emirates. It was originally a watchtower at the end of the 18th century, then a small fortress, which grew to a fort, and in the 50s of the last century became the first residence of Sheikh Zayed. Here he lived with his family and led the state. Now a museum has been opened in the White Fort, which tells about the history of the emirate and the rule of the legendary sheikh. The exhibits and photographs are accompanied everywhere by plaques with texts in Arabic and English. The inspection takes place in comfortable conditions: despite the heat, it is cool. When buying a ticket, visitors are given a bottle of water. The Qasr al Hosn fortress included more and more administrative functions as Abu Dhabi developed. They came here for permits, licenses and travel documents, and police forces were set up here. It can be said that the Qasr al Hosn fortress is the foundation of statehood. The visit to the fortress was remembered and liked, the author of the review recommends it to his friends.

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The Al-Husn Palace is considered one of the most important historical sights of the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Because of the color of the walls surrounding the central courtyard, it is popularly called the "White Fort". It can be said that the laying of the foundation stone gave rise to the development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Originally built as a defensive structure, the palace has become a living archive and museum of UAE history. The main legend related to the origin of the toponym Abu Dhabi (Arabic for "father of the gazelle") refers to a water source found by chance in the desert during a gazelle hunt. It was the same spring around which the Al-Husn Palace was later built.

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