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Qal'at al-Bahrain

A Portuguese fort atop a mound of cities layered since 2300 BC, once Dilmun's capital. The grounds are free; the site museum charges.

US travel advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel · checked 2026-11-03
Photo: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
2 hours

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A Portuguese fort atop a mound of cities layered since 2300 BC, once Dilmun's capital. The grounds are free; the site museum charges.

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