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Bahrain is what we can call modern Arabia. It is a busy state with business and commercial facilities and popular for tourism. There are numerous sightseeing opportunities to be explored in Bahrain. The sightseeing attractions in Bahrain speak of its Arabian candor and glory and the mystique that surrounds it. Following are some of the sightseeing places not to be missed:
1: Bahrain Fort
The first dwellings on the site are believed to have been constructed around 2800 BC, and have subsequently been overlaid by numerous fortified settlements. The last was built in the early 16th century to defend Portugal's recent acquisition of the islands-for this reason, it is also known locally as the Portuguese Fort. Numerous excavations have uncovered a variety of relics from the forts past.
2: Museum of Pearl Diving
The 'Museum of Pearl Diving' building is regarded as one of the most important and historic buildings in Bahrain. Its importance derives from being the first official center for the Bahrain Courts. In 1984, the building was transformed into the Traditional Heritage Center. Its departments and rooms were dedicated to the display of various traditional aspects of Bahrain's heritage. The 'Museum of Pearl Diving' building is a source of pride to Bahrain, for it contains the story of Bahrain, its governors, and its people from the past till the present.
3: Arad Fort
This 16th century fort of Arabic construction has undergone extensive restoration, and is now illuminated at night, presenting a magnificent sight. Little is known of the fort history, and there is no firm evidence of the precise date of construction, but comprehensive excavations have been undertaken in order to discover its past.
4: Al-Jasra House
The house was built by Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa in 1907, and was the birthplace of the present Amir. When the family moved to Riffa later in the 1930, the building fell into disrepair, but they were restored in 1986 and are now open to the public.
5: Barbar Temple
Barbar is a complex of three 2nd and 3rd millennium BC temples, probably dedicated to Enki, the ancient god of wisdom and the sweet waters under the sea. The excavated complex can be seen from a series of walkways, which provide a great overview, though it's easier to understand with a detailed map.
6: Royal Tombs
The Royal Tombs are the largest and most impressive of Bahrain's 85,000 burial mounds. Located in the village of A'ali the tombs may or may not have been the final resting places of kings, but they're definitely large: up to 15m (50ft) high and 45m (150ft) in diameter. A'ali is also the home of Bahrain's best-known pottery workshop, and many fine pieces are available for purchase.
7: Bait Al Qur'an
Bait Al Qur'an or The House of the Qur'an was built to accommodate a comprehensive and valuable collection of the Holy Qur'an and manuscripts, a concept which is unique in the Arabian Gulf. The complex comprises a mosque, a library, an auditorium, a school and museum consisting of five exhibition halls.
By: Lamiya Sami
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