Qatar Museums' Archaeology Department announces open days at Ain Mohammed and Mesaika excavation sites

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums Archaeology Department has announced two Open Days at the archaeological excavation sites of Ain Mohammed and Mesaika in n...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums' Archaeology Department has announced two Open Days at the archaeological excavation sites of Ain Mohammed and Mesaika in northern Qatar.

Taking place on February 28 and March 14, 2026, the events will offer the public a unique opportunity to visit active excavation sites that form part of the ongoing "Landscapes of Faith" research project, now in its fourth year.

The Open Days will feature guided tours between 8.30am and 12pm, led by professional archaeologists working on the sites.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the excavation areas, learn about recent discoveries, see archaeological finds up close, and some participants may try their hand at some aspects of excavation work under expert supervision.

Dr Robert Carter, Director of Landscapes of Faith at Qatar Museums, said: "As we enter the fourth year of Landscapes of Faith, we continue to uncover remarkable evidence about life in Qatar during the Abbasid period. The discoveries suggest that these two settlements once functioned as organised textile workshops, while also offering valuable insight into the daily lives of the people who lived and worked there.