Trail of Dilmun Civilization Tour

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Trail of Dilmun Civilization Tour

 

The Dilmun Civilization was one of the world’s oldest trade civilizations. Dilmun was a trade partner between the ancient states of Meluhha (the Indus Valley civilizations of Pakistan and India) and Mesopotamia (what is today Iraq). In this tour you will explore the UNESCO-listed Qalat AL Bahrain (The Bahrain Fort), marvel at the ancient Saar burial chambers, Barbar Temple and visit to the burial mounds.

 

Package Code

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LGB-01

Tour Duration

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4 hours

Type Of Tour

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Private Tour

Pickup Point

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Any location in Bahrain

Vehicle

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A suitable air-conditioned vehicle as per the number of guests

Chaffeur Details

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Our chaffeurs speak English/Arabic and are familiar with all popular locations

Departure Time

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Anytime during daylight hours

Refreshments

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Mineral water and assorted juice included

Tour Guide

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Not included and charged extra

Optional

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Traditional lunch

The Dilmun Civilization was one of the world’s oldest trade civilizations. Dilmun was a trade partner between the ancient states of Meluhha (the Indus Valley civilizations of Pakistan and India) and Mesopotamia (what is today Iraq). In this tour you will explore the UNESCO-listed Qalat AL Bahrain (The Bahrain Fort), marvel at the ancient Saar burial chambers, Barbar Temple and visit to the burial mounds.

BAHRAIN FORT

Qal’at Al-Bahrain is one the most significant historical and heritage sites in the Kingdom The site embodies several important phases in the Kingdom’s history, from 2,300 B.C. up to the 16th century A.D and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

SAAR BURIAL CHAMBERS

Saar is a single-period early Dilmun settlement, located on the north-west part of the island of Bahrain. Saar lies on the side of a north/south limestone ridge which once included an extensive cemetery.

BARBAR TEMPLE

Located to the north of Saar that was discovered in 1954. Three superimposed temples have been investigated and dated around 2000 BC at the climax of the Dilmun civilization. Temples 1 and 2 are built on two superposed platforms and are connected to a monumental well and its spring, which apparently played an important role in the local cult. Little remains of the third temple which includes a large square platform and was apparently larger than the two previous ones.

BURIAL MOUNDS

Amongst Bahrain’s mysterious ancient remains are the thousands of burial mounds that dominate the landscape north of the Island. Spanning the Dilmun era (3rd to 1st millennium BC) to the Tylos era (200 BC to 300 AD) the burial mounds are unique in terms of sheer number and concentration. The best-preserved and most impressive mounds are the royal burial mounds in the village of A’ali.

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The Dilmun Civilization was one of the world’s oldest trade civilizations. Dilmun was a trade partner between the ancient states of Meluhha (the Indus Valley civilizations of Pakistan and India) and Mesopotamia (what is today Iraq). In this tour you will explore the UNESCO-listed Qalat AL Bahrain (The Bahrain Fort), marvel at the ancient Saar burial chambers, Barbar Temple and visit to the burial mounds.

BAHRAIN FORT

Qal’at Al-Bahrain is one the most significant historical and heritage sites in the Kingdom The site embodies several important phases in the Kingdom’s history, from 2,300 B.C. up to the 16th century A.D and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

SAAR BURIAL CHAMBERS

Saar is a single-period early Dilmun settlement, located on the north-west part of the island of Bahrain. Saar lies on the side of a north/south limestone ridge which once included an extensive cemetery.

BARBAR TEMPLE

Located to the north of Saar that was discovered in 1954. Three superimposed temples have been investigated and dated around 2000 BC at the climax of the Dilmun civilization. Temples 1 and 2 are built on two superposed platforms and are connected to a monumental well and its spring, which apparently played an important role in the local cult. Little remains of the third temple which includes a large square platform and was apparently larger than the two previous ones.

BURIAL MOUNDS

Amongst Bahrain’s mysterious ancient remains are the thousands of burial mounds that dominate the landscape north of the Island. Spanning the Dilmun era (3rd to 1st millennium BC) to the Tylos era (200 BC to 300 AD) the burial mounds are unique in terms of sheer number and concentration. The best-preserved and most impressive mounds are the royal burial mounds in the village of A’ali.

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