Port capital of the ancient Dilmun civilisation, a tell layered over 4,500 years.
Overview
A UNESCO World Heritage tell whose occupation layers run from about 2300 BC to the Portuguese fort period. The adjoining museum displays Dilmun seals and pottery.
Highlights
•4,500-year stratified tell
•Dilmun civilisation site museum
Practical tips
•Visit early morning in summer heat
•Pair with the nearby Pearling Path heritage sites