The National Archives is inspired by the design of the Memory of the Nation exhibition from Al-Muqta`a Fort and Tower
The National Archives was inspired by the urban design of the "Memory of the Nation" pavilion, in which it is participating in the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2017, from the "Al Maqtaa Fort" in Abu Dhabi, based on its being a historical landmark that summarizes the memory of the place, its culture, its architectural style and its historical depth, and is known as Abu Dhabi's gate and its protection center. the first.
"Memory of the Nation" at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2017 combines form and content
The National Archives is inspired by the design of the Memory of the Nation exhibition from Al-Muqta`a Fort and Tower
The National Archives was inspired by the urban design of the "Memory of the Nation" pavilion, in which it is participating in the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival 2017, from the "Al Maqtaa Fort" in Abu Dhabi, based on its being a historical landmark that summarizes the memory of the place, its culture, its architectural style and its historical depth, and is known as Abu Dhabi's gate and its protection center. the first.
The “Memory of the Nation” pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival attracts dignitaries from inside and outside the country, and a large number of visitors, which is the main pillar of the festival.
The National Archives’ interest in placing a copy of Al Maqtaa Fort in the festival comes to attract visitors based on its keenness to give the Memory of the Nation exhibition – amidst this heritage and cultural event – a historical identity, and at the same time sheds light on Al Maqtaa Fort and its historical status, and to familiarize those coming to the festival from all over the world with this. The magnificent urban edifice, which enjoys its heritage, architectural and cultural value, which made it a cultural and historical landmark and a destination for tourists and those wishing to learn about the features of the past of the city of Abu Dhabi, especially that it was built near the fort, the Al Maqtaa Tower, and its construction coincided with the construction of the Al Hosn Palace; That is, around the year 1793 AD, and a control center was built to be used to monitor any hostile movement at that time, and in anticipation of facing any danger.
Al Maqtaa Tower belongs to the military art, and it constitutes an important element in the individual defensive buildings.
The importance of the "Al Maqtaa Fort" lies in the fact that it was built in the first piece of land through which those coming from Al Ain or from the northern emirates pass to enter Abu Dhabi Island.
And since some of the goals of establishing the National Archives were to collect and document everything related to the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region, its inspiration from the vocabulary of heritage in its events and activities reinforces this goal and highlights aspects of the ancient history of which the UAE is proud. Especially since Al Maqtaa Fort is still standing tall in a scene that tells of an important stage that witnessed many important events in the history of Abu Dhabi, and this fort has remained the focus of attention of the rulers of Abu Dhabi throughout the ages.
It is worth noting that the National Archives used to take inspiration from archaeological sites of great importance in the history of the country and the biographies of its senior leaders and men to design the headquarters of the “Memory of the Nation” pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi. Fort Al Muwaiji in Al Ain.
