Dilmun Burial Mounds

#5 among destinations in Bahrain

Unesco, Archaeological site, Necropolis

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The Dilmun Burial Mounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising necropolis areas on the main island of Bahrain dating back to the Dilmun and the Umm al-Nar culture. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2019Area: 1.48 mi²Coordinates: 26°8'56"N, 50°30'45"E

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Dilmun Burial Mounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adhari Park, Al Enma Mall, Saar Mall Bahrain, Riffa Fort.

3.9 miNE
Amusement, Theme park, Park
Adhari Park, Manama
100 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Manama, Bahrain, Adhari Park stands as a beacon of amusement for locals and tourists alike. This vibrant amusement park is a family-friendly destination that offers an array of attractions designed to entertain and delight visitors of...
4.1 miE
26°7'48"N • 50°34'27"E
Al Enma Mall, Riffa
104 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.7 miN
26°12'2"N • 50°29'54"E
Saar Mall Bahrain, Bahrain Island
94 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.8 miSE
Museum in a former royal fortress
Riffa Fort, Riffa
97 min walk • Riffa Fort is a fort in Riffa, Bahrain.
0.9 miE
Area
A'ali, Riffa
25 min walk • A'ali is a major town in northern Bahrain. It is a part of the Northern Governorate, although from 2001 to 2014 it lay within the Central Governorate. A'ali is famous for its ancient burial mounds, especially several very large burial mounds in the city centre.
4.7 miNE
Mosque
Khamis Mosque, Manama
119 min walk • Khamis Mosque stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage in the city of Manama, Bahrain. As one of the oldest mosques in the Arabian Peninsula, its history is deeply interwoven with the cultural and religious tapestry of the region.
5.3 miNW
Ruins, Archaeological site
Diraz Temple, Manama
135 min walk • The Diraz Temple is located on the side of Budaiya Highway, in the village of Diraz in Bahrain. No concrete evidence has been found to determine which god the temple was dedicated for.
2.7 miNE
Town, Area
Isa Town, Manama
69 min walk • Isa Town is a middle class town located in Bahrain, in the north central part of the country.
5.1 miNE
Island
Nabih Saleh, Manama
131 min walk • Nabih Saleh is an island of Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf. It lies in the Tubli Bay, east of Bahrain Island, and is 2.5 km south of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
5.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bu Ghazal, Manama
139 min walk • Bu Ghazal is a neighborhood of Manama, Bahrain.
2 miS
Palace
Shaikh Isa Palace, Hamad Town
53 min walk • Shaikh Isa Palace is a palace in western Bahrain. The Palace lies just northeast of Al Rawda Palace in Riffa.