Barbar Temple, Manama

Name: Barbar Temple
Address: Manama, Bahrain

#30 among attractions in Manama

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The Barbar Temple is an archaeological site located in the village of Barbar, Bahrain, considered to be part of the Dilmun culture. The most recent of the three Barbar temples was rediscovered by a Danish archaeological team in 1954. A further two temples were discovered on the site with the oldest dating back to 3000 BC. The temples were built of limestone blocks, believed to have been carved out from Jidda Island. ()

Local name: معبد باربار Coordinates: 26°13'34"N, 50°29'3"E

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Manama Bahrain

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Barbar Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Centre Bahrain, The Bahrain Mall, Seef Mall, Adhari Park.

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