Bastions, Qal'at al-Bahrain, Bahrain

Qal'at al-Bahrain, or Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, built 6th century AD, once the capital of the Dilmun Civilisation, near Manama in Bahrain. To the right is the Spur Tower or Captain's Tower, which protected the keep, and to either side, Genoan style bastions, built 1561 AD. The site consists of a tell or artificial mound 12m high containing 7 layers of archaeological remains dating from 2300 BC to the 18th century, topped with a medieval fortress. There is evidence of Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians, with burial sites, fortifications and residential areas. Qal'at al-Bahrain is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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13441866

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45126449

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Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

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Photograph by Manuel Cohen