Al Qala Explained

Al Qala should not be confused with Al-Qala Club.

Al Qala (ar|القلعة) is a village in northern Bahrain that is most famous for being the location of the Bahrain Fort, the country's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1] The village is also the site of expansion, with multiple housing projects being constructed in its vicinity, some of which was delayed because of the archaeological sites in the village.[2] The village lies under the Northern Governorate administrative region.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Larsen, Curtis E.. Life and Land Use on the Bahrain Islands: The Geoarcheology of an Ancient Society. 1983. University of Chicago Press. 9780226469058. 47.
  2. Web site: Shaikha Mai Receives Al Qala'a Village's Residents. Bahrain News Agency. 8 February 2013.