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Riffa Fort, Bahrain

Practiced journeyerPracticed journeyer Jimmy Walder
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A section in Arabic calligraphy, including a beautiful display of illuminated Qur'an and other religious documents, is breathtaking, and course of visit world be complete without closer look at the traditional trades and crafts which have been cleverly displayed in a reconstruction of a typical Souk of the 1930s. There are also photographs and models pealing exhibitions and artifact to represent the former source of Bahrain's wealth before the advent of oil. Many, many more exhibits add up to memorable experience, and a deeper understanding of the fascinating history of the island.Standing on a low escarpment, overlooking the valley between the east and west Riffa the fort held an ideal strategic position during the 18th century. In more recent times, it was used as a private dwelling, but it has now been restored and is open to the public. More info on: www.albahrain.net

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I think you are referring to the National Museum, this is where the souk recreation, the Arabic calligraphy, etc, is housed, not at Riffa Fort.

Val Bamber, 2008-02-16 16:46:42









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