Cultural
Qal’at al-Bahreïn – ancien port et capitale de Dilmun
Bahreïn
Located on the island of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, this archaeological site represents the remains of an ancient port city that served as a major maritime hub and capital of the Dilmun civilization. The site is characterized by its multilayered occupation spanning several millennia, with evidence of settlement from the third millennium BCE through the Islamic period. The fortified settlement contains the remnants of residential structures, administrative buildings, and fortifications that reveal the urban organization and architectural practices of successive civilizations. Qal'at al-Bahrain holds significant historical importance as it provides crucial evidence of long-distance trade networks connecting ancient Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and the Arabian Peninsula. The site's stratigraphic layers offer important insights into the development of maritime commerce and settlement patterns in the Gulf region during antiquity. Its archaeological value lies in the material culture and structural remains that document the transition between different historical periods and cultures in this strategically important location.
