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History & Culture of Bahrain
Bahrain β once the heart of the ancient Dilmun civilisation β has been a pearl-trading and cultural crossroads for millennia. This island kingdom blends rich heritage with a modern, cosmopolitan outlook.
Manama, the capital, is a lively financial hub, while the islandβs forts and souks tell stories thousands of years old.
Learn more β full history article3000 BCDilmun
1783Al Khalifa rule
1971Independence
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