Bahrain, Bahrain


Bahrain has a history that dates back to 2300 BC, when the ancient city of Dilmun served as a major trading post between Mesopotamia and India. Remnants of this ancient culture can be found at an archaeological dig near Bahrain Fort (Qal'at al-Bahrain), one of the country's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other draws include the Bahrain International Circuit, a major Formula 1 track that's the site of the Bahrain Grand Prix and the UNESCO site at Muharraq.