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Walls of the historic Qal&apos;at al-Bahrain (Fortress of Bahrain), which is the largest and most ancient historical site in the country. It was an important center of the Dilmun Civilization (2nd and 1st millennia B.C.); in later periods, it served as a trading and military outpost.
The Durrat Al Bahrain complex is featured in this image taken from the International Space Station. Set at the southern end of Bahrain Island, this complex of 15 artificial islands is designed for residential living and tourism with luxury hotels and shopping malls. The Durrat Al Bahrain includes 21 sq km (8 sq mi) of new land. Image courtesy of NASA.
Aerial view of the Durrat Al Bahrain complex. Image courtesy of USGS.
Manama, the capital of Bahrain, seen from a distance.
Downtown Manama, Bahrain, is a shopper's paradise.
A mosque near the entrance to the Souk market area in Manama, Bahrain.
A mosque along the Khalifa al Kabeer Highway in Manama, Bahrain.
A mosque near the corner of Al Adliya Avenue and Osama bin Ziad Road in Manama, Bahrain.
Mosque near Delmun Roundabout in Manama, Bahrain.
Mosque east of Bab-al-Bahrain between Government Road and King Faisal Road in Manama, Bahrain.
Entrance to the National Museum in Manama. The museum displays the history and traditions of Bahrain.
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