Ancient trading routes passed through Bahrain become more robust in the Middle ages and raises the need to defend the islands. Arad Fort that guarded in the 15th century, a separate island has been joined to Muharraq Island. Arad Fort was built in the Islamic military-style usual for the 15th century. The construction took place in the framework of fortification initiatives in front of the Portuguese invasion of Bahrain in ad 1622. This fort is one of the most compact defensive forts in Bahrain. The fort is square with cylindrical towers on every corner that has been extensively restored and is illuminated at night. The unique construction traditions that use the sea stones, lime, sand, and palm trunks were carefully preserved during the reconstruction. Due to its strategic location, Arad Fort was used as a defensive fortress throughout history, from the time the Portuguese occupied Bahrain in the 16th century to the reign of Shaikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa in the 19th century. Entrance fee costs 200 fills (0.2 Bahraini dinars (approx 50 US cents)
What do you know about Bahrain? Did you know that the official symbol of the kingdom of Bahrain, the flag of Bahrain was approved on February 17, 2002? Did you know that the most ancient Epos of human civilization mentions the land of Dilmun - ancient Bahrain? Did you know that 97% of the European trade of pearls of Gulf was coming from Bahrain? Did you know that Bahrain was conquered by Portugals? Do you know how is the sea pure in Bahrain? Or how is the souq tasty and colorful in Manama? Or how did Hindians, Persians, Christians, and Jews arrive in Bahrain? Or how is majestic the House of Koran? You definitely will know it using this self-guided tour, but, let us start with the flag. The flag of Bahrain was red as a reminder of the colors of the Muslim Kharijites. In 1820, the white vertical stripe appeared on the flag, symbolizing a truce reached with Great Britain. In 1933, in order to be distinguishable from the similar flags of the region, a white stripe was limited by a zigzagged line. Since 2002, the five white triangles were depicted on a flag symbolizing the five pillars of Islam. Are you ready to explore Bahrain by one day? Let's go and do not forget to taste the delicious Chicken Machboos! Photo Simplified Pixabay License
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