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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bahrain
Bahraini World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Bahrain map · historical landmarks in Bahrain
Bahrain has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 2005 and 2019. This map of UNESCO sites in Bahrain covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Bahraini World Heritage Sites range from Dilmun Burial Mounds onwards; Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun was the country's first inscription, added in 2005; Dilmun Burial Mounds is the most recent, listed in 2019; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
Start with Dilmun Burial Mounds, Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy and Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bahrain
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilmun Burial MoundsThe Dilmun Burial Mounds, built between 2200 and 1750 BCE, span over 21 archaeological sites in the western pa. | 2019 | Cultural | The Dilmun Burial Mounds, built between 2200 and 1750 BCE, span over 21 archaeological sites in the western pa. |
| Pearling, Testimony of an Island EconomyThe site consists of seventeen buildings in Muharraq City, three offshore oyster beds, part of the seashore an. | 2012 | Cultural | The site consists of seventeen buildings in Muharraq City, three offshore oyster beds, part of the seashore an. |
| Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of DilmunQal’at al-Bahrain is a typical tell – an artificial mound created by many successive layers of human occupatio. | 2005 | Cultural | Qal’at al-Bahrain is a typical tell – an artificial mound created by many successive layers of human occupatio. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Bahrain
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Bahrain?
- Bahrain has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Bahrain?
- Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun was inscribed in 2005. Qal’at al-Bahrain is a typical tell – an artificial mound created by many successive layers of human occupatio.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Bahrain?
- Dilmun Burial Mounds, inscribed in 2019. The Dilmun Burial Mounds, built between 2200 and 1750 BCE, span over 21 archaeological sites in the western pa.
- Which UNESCO sites in Bahrain are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Bahrain.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Bahrain?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Bahrain's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun (2005). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Bahraini World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 3 Bahraini UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.