Qal’at Al-Bahrain
Referring to the most beautiful historical sites in Bahrain, it is impossible not to mention Qal'at Al-Bahrain, one of Bahrain's most important historical sites, is located near Manama and is meant for visitors as a major historical and architectural landmark, particularly those recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The archaeological site of Qal'at al-Bahrain: Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun consists of four main elements: an archaeological tell (an artificial hill formed over time by successive occupations) of over 16 hectares, immediately adjacent to Bahrain's northern coast; a sea tower about 1600m north-west of the tale; a sea channel of just under 16 hectares through the reef near the sea tower; and palm groves. Palm trees and traditional agricultural gardens surround the site throughout the land component of the buffer zone, especially on the Western and Northern sides, but also on the Eastern and South-Eastern. The property is located in the Northern Governorate, in the Al Qalah village district on Bahrain's northern shore, approximately 5.5 kilometers west of Manama, the country's current capital.
Aside from natural processes such as weathering, erosion, and the harsh and windy environment, neither natural occurrences nor human actions have had a significant influence on the site over time. Many of the excavated structures have remained undamaged for four millennia, with some walls still standing at a height of 4.5 meters. More than 85% of the story is fully original and unaltered. The accompanying landscape (both terrestrial and marine) has been protected, and adjoining developments, particularly urban ones, have not harmed the property's aesthetic or physical integrity. Dilmun's palaces are one-of-a-kind examples of a public building from this civilization, which influenced architecture in the region. Being a major port city where people and customs from all over the known globe met, resided, and conducted business, the city became a true melting pot of cultures, which is reflected in its architecture and growth.
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