Bahrain
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A dove on a rail A hot summer afternoon The cool deep blue pool
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Buildings with a view Surrounded by water The dhows are sailing
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Rising skyscrapers Ancient towns and traditions Kingdom of two seas
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A new photographic book about Bahrain “Above Two Seas” by Andrew Weaver features beautiful aerial images of the Kingdom. The book contains images of buildings, landscapes, historical sites, beaches, wildlife and more. Weaver’s previous work was titled “Between Two Seas.”
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“My Beautiful Bahrain” by Robin Barratt, is one of the first books that I have purchased since moving to Bahrain. I find it to be more than a collection of stories and poetry about this island. In fact, I often find myself going back to it to read some of the stories and poems. It contains…
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In the vast desert Stands a lonely survivor The green tree of life
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The great capital A true reminder of times past The ancient Dilmun
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In Bahrain, there are a few publications that are available free of charge: Bahrain This Week, Weekender, and Fab. Bahrain This Week claims to be “the island’s first augmented weekly” and it covers local events as well as some interesting advice on travel, health, motors, and technology. The last few pages feature reviews on books,…
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The contrast between ancient and modern can be seen at the Bahrain Fort archaeological site. The Bahrain Fort, also known as the Portuguese Fort and Qal’at al Bahrain was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005.
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