Al Rafisah

Al Rafisah (also known as Al Miqsar) is an abandoned settlement West of Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A traditional village at the head of the Wadi Rafisah, which is dammed by the Al Rafisah Dam, Rafisah has been restored as a heritage village following the construction of the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan highway and the dam and associated rest area[1] that were developed as part of the Dhs5.5 billion highway project.[2]

Al Rafisah
Al Rafisah
Coordinates: 25°21′0″N 56°18′0″E
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
EmirateSharjah
Elevation
197 m (649 ft)
The restored village and watchtower of Al Miqsar at the head of the Wadi Rafisah.

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