Bahrain was a central location of the ancient Dilmun civilization. Bahrain's strategic location in the Persian Gulf has brought rule and influence from mostly the Persians, Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Portuguese, the Arabs, and the British.

Bahrain has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and several thousand burial mounds in the northern part of the main island probably date from the Sumerian period of the 3rd millennium bce. It was the seat of ancient Dilmun (Telmun), a prosperous trading centre linking Sumer with the Indus valley about 2000 bce.

The Dilmun Burial Mounds (Arabic: مدافن دلمون, romanized: Madāfin Dilmūn) are a UNESCO World Heritage Site [1] comprising necropolis areas on the main island of Bahrain dating back to the Dilmun and the Umm al-Nar culture.

Nov 18, 2024 · Bahrain's ancient history dates back to the Dilmun era. Learn about the country's rich past, from its early civilization to its modern-day kingdom, in this informative article.

Dilmun, Sumerian name of an ancient independent kingdom that flourished c. 2000 bce, centred on Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf. Dilmun is mentioned as a commercial centre in Sumerian economic texts of the late 4th millennium bce, when it was a transshipment point for goods between Sumer and the

The Qal'at al-Bahrain (Arabic: قلعة البحرين; Portuguese: Forte de Barém), also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site located in Bahrain.

Delve into the historical heritage of Bahrain, an island nation with a past as rich as its present. Explore the ancient Dilmun Civilization, the historic Pearling Trail, and the majestic Bahrain Fort, each a testament to Bahrain's significant role in the ancient world.

Ancient history, Dilmun Bahrain has been populated since prehistoric times. Its strategic position in the Persian Gulf has meant that it was controlled and influenced by the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Persians and finally by the Arabs, who converted its inhabitants to Islam.

May 23, 2012 · Bahrain has long been identified by archaeologists as the ancient island-state of Dilmun where, according to a famous Sumerian epic of the second millennium BCE, King Gilgamesh of Uruk discovered ‘the flower of eternal youth’. Ancient Mesopotamian mythology describes Dilmun as a pure and holy place.

May 23, 2013 · Studying the ancient sites of Bahrain has revealed one particularly unique feature, which was the abundance of sweet water flowing from springs which was one of the cornerstones of Dilmun. The island was an oasis of fertility in ancient times in a mainly desolate region.