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BAHRAIN DELIGHTS

Pearl Diving : One of the
most daring professions
EXPERIENCE in the world !!!
THE RICH

CULTURE OF
BAHRAIN

Bahrain National Museum: One of the first museums in the Gulf, the
Bahrain National Museum opened in 1988. The site itself, on the edge of
the sea, is a tremendous attraction, adding to its contemporary
ambience which is influenced by the white travertine façade and
dramatic courtyard decorated with contemporary sculptures. The
exhibition halls showcase artefacts uncovered in the numerous
archaeological sites in Bahrain and underpinning the longstanding
history of the island. The rich collection covers 6000 years of Bahrain's
history. In addition to the archaeological exhibits, two halls are dedicated
to local customs and traditions, featuring clothing, housing, rituals and
traditional crafts.

Bahrain Fort: Thought to be once the centre of power for the ancient Dilmun
civilization, Qal'at Al Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) has UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Bahrain Fort occupies a strategic military position where the navigation
movement could be watched. Excavations have revealed ancient soldier's
barracks, horse stables, an ammunition depot, a secret passageway, ceramic
utensils and Islamic and Chinese currency coins.
Royal Camel Farm: This is a privately owned Camel Farm and it is a must
for people whose only contact with camels has been at a zoo or on
television. The camel is a large, strong desert animal. Camels can travel
great distances across hot, dry deserts with little food or water. They walk
easily on soft sand where trucks would get stuck and carry people and
heavy loads to places that have no roads. Camels also serve the people of
the desert in many other ways. The camel carries its own built-in food
supply on its back in the form of a hump. The hump is a large lump of fat
that provides energy if food is hard to find.
King Fahad Causeway: Opened in 1986, this remarkable 25km feat of
engineering links Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most expensive
bridges in the world. The causeway traverses Umm Al Nasan Island, which is a
sanctuary for wildlife, and at the halfway point there is a facility area, including a
tower restaurant, which you can visit even if you don't travel the whole distance
to Saudi Arabia.