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Thursday, August 28, 2008

BAHRAIN ATTRACTIONS

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BAHRAIN HISTORIC SITES

Arad Fort
Contact		00973 1767 2278
Location		Muharraq
Entry Fee		200 fills
Timings		10.00 - 17.00

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.

Ain Umm Al Sejoor
Contact		N/A
Location		Duraz - Budaiya Road
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Anytime

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 of the water well.

Al-Faith Fort Shaikh Salman Bin Ahmed
Contact		N/A
Location		Riffa
Entry Fee		200 Fills
Timings		07.30 - 14.00

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.

Al Khamis Mosque
Contact		N/A
Location		Al Khamis
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		08.00 - 14.00

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.

Ancient Burial Grounds
Contact		N/A
Location		Shaikh Khalifa Highway
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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.

Bahrain Fort Portuguese Fort
Contact		N/A
Location		Karbabad
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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.

Barbar Temple
Contact		N/A
Location		Babar
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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.

Duraz Temple
Contact		N/A
Location		Duraz
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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.

Saar Settlement
Contact		N/A
Location		Saar
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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.

Saar Burial Grounds
Contact		N/A
Location		Saar
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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.

The Tree of Life
Contact		N/A
Location		Jebal Dukhan
Entry Fee		Free
Timings		Daytime

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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