🏛️ Qal'at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun
UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 2300 BC to 16th century AD
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2005
- Archaeological tell with continuous occupation from circa 2300 BC to 16th century AD
- Located in northern Bahrain near Al Jasra; coordinates 26.243528, 50.518389
- Comprises an artificial mound, sea tower, reef channel, and associated harbor structures
Qal'at al-Bahrain is a major archaeological complex in Bahrain that documents human settlement and maritime trade across multiple ...