It was a blazing November afternoon in Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain. Cardamom and clove perfumed the air, mingling with the scent of fresh flatbread wafting from ovens around every corner.

Qal'at al-Bahrain is a typical tell - an artificial mound created ... qal'a (fort). The site was the capital of the Dilmun, one of the most important ancient civilizations of the region. It contains ...

On the new Pearling Path, learn about Bahrain's pearl history, and even take a diving tour. It was a blazing November afternoon in Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain. Cardamom and clove ...