Bahrain Historic
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Arad Fort
The Fort is square with a circular tower on each corner. Built in
the 17th century Arad Fort, It has undergone extensive restoration,
and is now illuminated at night, presenting a magnificent sight.
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Ain Umm Al Sejoor
A natural water spring discovered in the village of Duraz, It is part
of a Dilmun-age temple that was excavated in the early 1950's. Two
sculpted lambs were found near the spring, indicating the sacred nature
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Al-Faith Fort (Shaikh Salman Bin Ahmed)
Built in 1852, the fort sits on a high vantage point overlooking the
desert. The fort has 4 towers, 2 square & 2 circular. It is believed
that the Al-Faith Fort was built on the ruins of an earlier 1698 castle.
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Al Khamis Mosque
This one of the oldest relics in the of Islam region, and the foundation
are believed to have been laid as early as 692AD. An inscription found
on the site, however, suggests a foundation date sometimes during
the 11th Century.
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Ancient Burial Grounds
Located on Shaikh Khalifa Highway (near Hamed Town roundabout) These
mounds are of great historical importance, going back to the Dilmun
civilization in the third millennium BC. The mounds are believed to
be Dilmunite Royal Tombs.
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Bahrain Fort (Portuguese Fort)
Built by the Portuguese in 1522, on the ruins of an earlier smaller
fort built by the Bahrani's, the fort has a great historical importance
in the Arabian Gulf region. Excavations have revealed soldiers' barracks,
horse stables.
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Barbar Temple
Situated in Barbar next to budaiya, the temple cinsists of three superimposed
levels built over several periods of time. The temple comprises a
sacred throne, a libation stone and a worship court.
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Duraz Temple
Situated in the village Duraz along Budaiya Road. Although he archaeological
excavation has discontinued, there are still remains of cylindrical
columns featuring the special design of the temple. |
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Saar Settlement
This is the most recent discovery of the Dilmun era and consists of
residential dwellings inhabited by the Dilmunite people. The houses
are separated into living rooms, kitchens and narrow streets leading
to the houses.
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Saar Burial Grounds
The Saar interconnected burial grounds, situated on the main Saar
Road, comprise nearly 1,500 tombs that have been unearthed, with human
remains. The tombs were constructed in a beehive-like design.
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The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is appox 400yrs old, and comes from the Acacia family,
which usually have a life expectancy of less then 100yrs. It is a
mystery how the tree has survived in the middle of the desert without
any know water source.
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Historic Sites and Houses
