BAHRAIN Bahrain in Arabic means the “two seas”, specifically referring to the unique natural phenomenon where freshwater springs burst out in the middle of the Arabian Gulf, creating the natural habitat for the rarest types of natural pearls. Bahrain is home to one of the ancient civilizations in the Middle East which is Dilmun. Dilmun civilization is so old that even Sumerians recognized these people and even regarded Bahrain as a sacred
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place thousands of years ago. One can tour Bahrain and find many ancient sites that had stood the ravages of time. Remnants of the country’s thousands of years of rich history can be seen side by side with modern day skyscrapers, offering an unparalleled combination of cultural adventures, entertainment options, and leisure destinations.
