Why is Katara important in Qatar?
What is the history of Katara?
Since the year 150 AD, “Catara” was the first and most ancient name designated for Qatar Peninsula in geographic and historical maps. The name “Katara” appeared in the maps in early 18th century AD in a French map of the Arabian Peninsula coast line, sea and gulf, the name was written “Katara”, instead of “Catara”.