Bahrain

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Barbar Temple by Els Slots

Dilmun Burial Mounds by Els Slots

Hamad Town Tumuli Moundfield by Els Slots

Manama by Jarek Pokrzywnicki

Pearling by Els Slots

Qal'at al-Bahrain by Els Slots

Saar Heritage Park by Els Slots

Bahrain ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 28 May 1991.

It emphasizes cultural sites related to Bronze Age civilizations, maritime trade, and burial traditions. The Dilmun-era Qal’at al‑Bahrain and the Dilmun Burial Mounds exemplify its ancient trading heritage.

Country Information

Full Name: Bahrain (BH)

UNESCO Region: Arab States

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2011
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News Article

Feb. 15, 2009 khaleejtimes.com — Bahrain is to host the World Heritage Committee meeting in 2011

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Recent List Updates

Awali oil settlement : On tentative list
Dilmun Burial Mounds : Inscribed
Manama : On tentative list
Pearling : Inscribed
Qal'at al-Bahrain : Inscribed

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World Heritage Sites

Dilmun Burial Mounds

Bahrain

Inscribed: 2019

2.09

82

6
Pearling

Bahrain

Inscribed: 2012

2.16

98

6
Qal'at al-Bahrain

Bahrain

Inscribed: 2005

2.44

112

6

Tentative List

Awali oil settlement

Bahrain

Tentative: 2019

19%

10

0
Barbar Temple

Bahrain

Tentative: 2001

10%

23

3
Hamad Town Tumuli Moundfield

Bahrain

Tentative: 2001

26%

16

0
Hawar Islands Reserve

Bahrain

Tentative: 2001

1

1
Manama

Bahrain

Tentative: 2018

30%

56

1
Saar Heritage Park

Bahrain

Tentative: 2001

19%

16

2