🏛️ Dilmun Burial Mounds
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bahrain
Royal Mound 17 is a prominent part of the Dilmun Burial Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bahrain, distinguished by its unique architectural features and historical significance.
📋 Fast Facts
- Constructed between 2200 and 1750 BCE during the Dilmun civilization
- Thousands of burial mounds scattered across western Bahrain
- Royal Mound 17 features a distinctive two-story structure
- Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for exceptional archaeological value
The Dilmun Burial Mounds represent one of the world's most extensive ancient necropolis sites, encompassing thousands of burial ...