Welcome to Bahrain

Snuggled between mainland Saudi Arabia and the peninsula of Qatar, Bahrain is a small archipelago of about 33 islands nestled in the Persian Gulf. It was once the heart of the ancient civilization of Dilmun, which existed from the 3rd millenium BC to about 1800 BC.

The name Bahrain means "Two Seas". Experts have yet to determine which two seas were refered, but a strong contending theory is the saltwater that surrounds the island, and the wells of freshwater that springs from the rich underground water. The term used to refer to the whole stretch from present day Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, as well as the whole easter coasts of Saudi Arabia.

Known for producing excellent pearls well until the 19th century, Bahrain was where the first oil well in the Middle East was dug. Now, Bahrain is a major producer of aluminum in the world.

Join me as I try to turn back the hands of time and explore Dilmun, the home of Mesopotamian gods and godesses.

Welcome to Bahrain, the land of two seas, and of Dilmun.

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