Bahrain

BAHRAIN FORT HISTORY

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About Bahrain Fort History

Whilst only around a quarter of Qal’at al Bahrain has been uncovered, the excavations revealed streets, residential structures, and monuments from 2300 BC surrounded by a protective wall, a further fortification dated 1450 BC, a temple from the Iron Age together with sanitation systems and lavish residences and several sarcophagi. The Bahrain Fort site has been occupied continuously from 2300 BC to the 18th century.

The Bahrain Fort is incredibly well preserved, allowing visitors to appreciate its history and former structures and also gaining it a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list.

The fort is supported by a stylish, modern visitor center and a museum. Opened in February 2008, the Bahrain Fort Site Museum seeks to maintain the ancient historic features of the site, as well as document the archaeological periods by preserving the artefacts discovered at the site. The museum’s collection showcases five different historical periods which are arranged chronologically, each within its own separate gallery.