{{Infobox settlement | official_name = Najd Al Miqsar | nickname = | motto = | image_skyline = | image_flag = | image_seal = | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = United Arab Emirates | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = [[United Arab Emirates]] | subdivision_type1 = Emirate | subdivision_name1 = [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]] | subdivision_name2 = | established_title = | established_date = | established_title2 = | established_date2 = | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | area_magnitude = | area_total_sq_mi = | area_total_km2 = | area_land_sq_mi = | area_land_km2 = | area_water_sq_mi = | area_water_km2 = | area_urban_sq_mi = | area_urban_km2 = | area_metro_km2 = | area_metro_sq_mi = | population_as_of = | population_footnotes = | population_total = | population_urban = | population_metro = | population_density_sq_mi = | population_density_km2 = | timezone = | utc_offset = | timezone_DST = | utc_offset_DST = | coordinates = {{coord|25|21|0|N|56|18|0|E|type:city_region:AE|display=inline,title}} | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_ft = 721 | elevation_m = 220 | website = | footnotes = }} [[File:Al Miqsar.jpg|thumb|The restored village and watchtower of Al Miqsar at the head of the Wadi Shie.]]
'''Najd Al Miqsar''' is a historical abandoned settlement west of [[Khor Fakkan]] in [[Emirate of Sharjah|Sharjah]], [[United Arab Emirates|United Arab Emirates (UAE)]]. It sits on top of [[Wadi Shie]] mountains and overlooks the city of Khor Fakkan. It is now a heritage village and popular tourist spot, showcasing the past traditional housing lifestyle, local agricultural and community practices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Muskan |date=2024-04-18 |title=11 Reasons You Need To Visit Khor Fakkan In The UAE For Your Next Road Trip {{!}} Gulf Buzz |url=https://www.gulfbuzz.com/picturesque-spots-in-khor-fakkan-you-need-to-visit/ |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=Gulfbuzz |language=en-US}}</ref>
== History == Najd Al Miqsar is located within the settlement area of [[Khor Fakkan]]. It consists of a historical fort and 13 houses that are 100 year old. Within its vicinity, [[rock art]] with symbols and images of animals dating back to about 2000 BC were discovered.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2023/01/02/Najd-Al-Maqsar-A-unique-tourist-attraction|title=Najd Al Maqsar "A unique tourist attraction"|publisher=Sharjah24|date=2 January 2023}}</ref>
A traditional village at the head of the [[Wadi Shie]], which is dammed by the [[Al Rafisah Dam]], Najd Al Miqsar was restored as a heritage village following the construction of the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway and the dam and associated rest area in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sharjah Ruler inspects vital projects in emirate's various regions|url=http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302720558|access-date=2020-09-22|website=wam}}</ref> The area was developed as part of the [[United Arab Emirates dirham|AED]] 5.5 billion highway project.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/transport/dh5-5bn-highway-between-sharjah-and-khor-fakkan-opens-1.721366|title=Dh5.5bn highway between Sharjah and Khor Fakkan opens|work=The National|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en}}</ref> The fort at Najd Al Miqsar formed part of a connected series of fortifications protecting Khor Fakkan, which included the Al Rabi Tower and the Al Adwani Tower.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wam|title=Khor Fakkan restores historical landmarks - News - Emirates - Emirates24{{!}}7|url=https://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/khor-fakkan-restores-historical-landmarks-2019-04-11-1.682331|access-date=2021-05-03|website=www.emirates247.com|language=en}}</ref>
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[[Category:Populated places in the Emirate of Sharjah]]
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