Historically, this is one of the most important sites in Bahrain. Also known as the Portuguese Fort or Qal'at al-Bahrain, it was built in the 14th century, but excavations in the area reveal it to be the site of settlements dating back to the Dilmun era, or around 3000 BC.
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Address: PO Box 11294, Villa No.5, Gudaibiya, Manama, Bahrain