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BAHRAIN Travel GUIDE
Bahrain a group of 33 islands situated in Middle East, archipelago in the Persian Gulf and east coast of Saudi Arabia. The state got its name from the largest island Bahrain and many tiny islands, which are uninhabited. The nomads have traveled for tens and thousands of years over Bahrain’s deserts and the finds of primitive flints tolls are testify to this history.
The land is mentioned in Sumerian, Babylonian and Assyrian inscriptions as an important seaport between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. In the 3 rd century BC ‘Alexander the Great’ two ships arrived and opened new trade routes. The land is also the largest prehistoric cemetery in the world with burial mounds covering the central and the western areas.
Bahrain Attractions
Bahrain Fort – the first dwellers are believed to have constructed the fort around 2800 BC and have subsequently been overlaid by numerous fortified settlements. In the 16 th century the last fort was built to defend Portugal’s recent acquisitions of the islands. The fort is also known as the Portuguese Fort.
Barbar Temple – during the excavations in the 1950’s and 60’s have revealed three stone temples built in the 2 nd and 3 rd century BC. The temples were built as a place of worship for the God of Spring Waters, Enki, also includes a sacred well within the complex.
Siyadi House – the 19 th century house is an impressive example of fine features with ornate ceiling, stained glass windows and carved screens built by pearl merchant Ahmed Bin Qassem Siyadi.
Al-Khamis Mosque – the ancient mosque with twin minarets situated in the Sh. Salman Road is the oldest relic of Islam. During excavations inscriptions found at the site suggests the foundation date sometimes in the 11 th century.
Arad Fort – one of the first landmarks located close to the airport was built in the 16 th century of Arabic style. The fort is illuminated with lights in the night, which has undergone extensive restoration in the recent times.
Tree of Life – the tree standing in the desert located close to Jebel DUKhan is a flourishing mystic tree and also its source of water, which remains a mystery.
Museum of Pearl Diving – the museum is also one of the most important and historic buildings in Bahrain. The building was opened in 1937 by the late. H. H. Sh. Hamad Bin Essa Al-Khalifa, the governor of Bahrain.
Salman bin Ahmed Al fateh Fort – the 18 th century fort in the valley between the east and west Riffa held a strategic position. The fort was used as a private dwelling but now it has been restored and open for public.
Al Areen Wildlife Park & Reserve – the conservation was inspired by Crown prince and established in 1975 to protect and breeding of endangered species. It has become a leading organization in the Middle East with over 100,000 plants and trees and more than 500 animals.
