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Landmark Attractions In Manama

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Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 157,000 people. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and invasions from the ruling dynasties of Saudi Arabia and Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation during the 19th century period of British hegemony. Although the current twin cities of Manama and Muharraq appear to have been founded simultaneously in the 1800s, Muharraq took prominence due to its defensive location and was thus the capital of Bahrain until 1921. Manama became the mercanti...
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  • 1. Tree Of Life Manama
    The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a 9.75 meters high Prosopis cineraria tree that is over 400 years old. It is on a hill in a barren area of the Arabian Desert, 2 kilometers from Jebel Dukhan, the highest point in Bahrain, and 40 kilometers from Manama, the nearest city.The tree is abundantly covered in green leaves. Due to its age and the fact that it is the only major tree growing in the area, the tree is a local tourist attraction and is visited by approximately 50,000 people every year. The yellow resin is used to make candles, aromatics and gum; the beans are processed into meal, jam, and wine.It is not certain how the tree survives. Bahrain has little to no rain throughout the year. Its roots are 50 meters deep which may be enough to reach the water source. Others say the tree has learn...
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  • 2. Bahrain Financial Harbour Manama
    Bahrain Financial Harbour is a commercial development project, completed in 2009, in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.
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  • 3. Khamis Mosque Manama
    Khamis is a village located between Salmaniya and Isa town in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is largely a residential area with a number of shops and business establishments. It is also the site of the Khamis Mosque, which is the first Islamic mosque in Bahrain. It used to be host to a weekly souq every Thursday.
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  • 5. Sanabis Manama
    Sanabis is a village located in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the suburbs of the capital city, Manama.
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