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Bahrain Fort. by tlcshaLeave a Comment Address: In the area of the Seef Mall, KarbabadDirections: Take Sh. Khalifa Bin Salman Hwy., you will pass Geant on the left and Seef mall on the right. Straight through the next roundabout, take the Kurrannh exit. Turn right at the Bahrain Fort sign. Left at the T, then left at the stop sign. Up the dirt hill.
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 Making pottery by tlcshaLeave a Comment Address: A'Ali VillageDirections: Take the Isa Town exit from Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Hwy. You will curl around, back over the Hwy. At the 3rd roundabout go right (Sh. Zayed Ave.) Left at the next roundabout towards A'ali and follow it in.
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One of the best ways to get a great intro to a country is to visit its national museum. A national museum usually offers a great insight into its history and people and this museum does a great job in introducing tourists to the country. The museum shows archaeological finds, history of pearl fishing and some great information about the local culture. The museum also has a wildlife hall and a craftshop. A few hours is well worth it. Leave a Comment
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 My Mom on a camel. by tlcshaLeave a Comment Address: Near the tree of life.Directions: Take the Sitra Causeway towards Riffa and eventually you will pick up signs to the Riffa Golf Course. Pass the golf course on your left and at the next roudabout there will be signs pointing to the tree of life.
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Great place to see the Arabic culture, can find anything you could possibly want. haggling, bargaining, trading, are all accepted in most places. Gold is pretty cheap. Good shopping for souvenirs and lots of other things too. Leave a Comment Address: Souq districtDirections: Near Delmon International Hotel, Batelco Bldg
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A must-see for history buffs, the National Museum is a treasure trove of archaeological finds and Bahraini cultural artefacts.
The collection includes, most impressively, a whole excavated tomb as well as exquisitely carved seals and Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian inscriptions that document Bahrain’s trading history. Look out additionally for the dioramas of Bahraini crafts, traditional paintings, ceramics and numerous religious documents including exquisite illuminated Korans. Leave a Comment Phone: +973 292-977.Directions: Intersection of Muharraq Causeway and King Faisal Highway, Manama. Open: Sat/Sun/Tue 08h00-14h00; Wed/Thu 08h00-14h00 and 16h00-20h00; Fri 15h00-20h00. Admission: BHD0.50, adults; free for children.
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Bahrain Fort, built in the 16th century by the Portuguese and now splendidly restored to its former glory, stands on the site of previous forts built by Hellenes in the first century BC and Arabs from the 11th century AD (who ironically used it to ward off the Portuguese).
Just sign the guest book and clamber over the ramparts. Leave a Comment Directions: Located in Karbabad village, Bahrain Island. Open: 24 hrs daily.
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Dating from the second and third millennia BC, the Barbar Temples enclose a sacred well dedicated to the God of spring water, Enki.
Worshippers probably used the well for ablution before praying here, as outward cleanliness was very much associated with inner purity. Excavations have revealed that the temple whose remains are visible today was actually built on top of two older temples and many parallels have been drawn with Sumerian structures of the period.
The buildings were constructed of stone and though they now consist of little more than a few rocks, they conjure a compelling, if gruesome, image of the temples in their heyday. Clearly evident are stone blocks where horses were tethered awaiting ritual sacrifice and holes in the ground for the blood to drain away.
The temples are located in the village of Barbar, off Budaiya Highway and are open to visitors all the time free of charge. Leave a Comment
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Islam now infuses daily life in Bahrain and two places in particular offer fascinating insights into this world religion.
The oldest mosque in Bahrain, Al Khamis, is believed by some to date back to 692AD, less than a century after Mohammed’s revelations, though more solid evidence suggests a more likely date of the 11th century. The graceful twin minarets were built in the 15th century and evoke a sense of mystery and tranquility. The mosque is no longer in use and is open to the public. It is on Sheikh Salman Road, on the outskirts of Manama.
The Beit Al Qur’an, or House of the Koran, shelters a collection of the Holy book and ancient manuscripts featuring beautiful calligraphy, an intrinsic aspect of Islamic tradition. A place of scholarship as well as an intriguing spot for tourists, the building includes a mosque, auditorium for public functions and a school as well as the library and museum. Leave a Comment Phone: +973 290-101Directions: Beit Al Qur’an, Diplomatic Area, Manama. Open: Sat-Wed 09h00-12h00 and 16h00-18h00; Thu 09h00-12h30. Admission: free, but donations welcome.
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