A'ali Burial Mounds
The largest prehistoric cemetery in the world. once having thousands of burial mounds dating back to 3000 BC. Many are still intact near A‘AIi and Sa'ar.

Archaeological digs at Sa'ar
A recently excavated 4000—year settlement

Bahrain Fort (Oal'at al Bahrain)
First occupied in 2800BC, the actual fort was built towards the end of the i-4th century. lt was renovated in the 1980s.

Arad Fort
Located near the airport, the fort was built in typical Arab style in the 15th century.

Riffa Fort
Built by Shaikh Sulman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh in 1812. the old military fort was a private residence until the 1970s. lt was renovated in 1989.

Barbar Temple
Excavations have revealed three stone built temples, the earliest dating from the second and third millennia BC.

Bait Shaikh Isa
A traditional Bahraini house with windtowers that cooled homes in pre- electricity days.

Bait Siyadi
A 19th—century pearl merchants house which is a fine example of Bahraini architecture, featuring stained glass windows. carved screens and ornate ceilings.

Tree of Life
A 400-year old tree that stands alone in the desert with no known source of water, hence the name.

Grand Mosque
The largest mosque in Bahrain that can accommodate up to 7000 worshippers. Modest dressing is required when visiting.

Bahrain National Museum
Features ancient artefacts from Bahrain's historic sites, life size exhibits include a burial mound with 5000 year old skeletons, pottery and scenes from Bahrain’s proud past.

Bait Al Our'an
Home to rare lslamic manuscripts, prints and books. the building is also a mosque and study centre with Fascinating architecture.

The Heritage Centre
Originally the law courts, the Centre displays models of pearl diving, fishing, falconry, modern art and weapons and has an excellent photographic archive.

Bait Al Jasra
The birthplace of HH the Amir. Built in 1907 and restored in 1936 as a heritage museum.

Oil Museum
A museum in the desert which exhibits photographs and techniques used for drilling oil. Built to commemorate the discovery of oil in Bahrain in 1932.