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A’ali East Burial Mound Field

7 story sections20 min 11 s in all

part of a World Heritage site in Bahrain

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:49

    Welcome to the A'ali East Burial Mound Field, a sacred landscape where the profound historical breath of Bahrain's ancient civilization resonates across thousands of years. The very ground you are standing upon today was…

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  2. 2The Vast Landscape of 4,669 Mounds3:43

    In this single designated section that you are currently observing, a staggering total of four thousand six hundred and sixty-nine burial mounds are densely clustered together, boasting the most overwhelming scale for an…

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  3. 3Late Type Tumuli Structure3:21

    The remarkable historical fact that the vast majority of tombs preserved in this field were uniquely constructed as single-storeyed small cylindrical towers represents the most iconic architectural innovation of Early Dilmun…

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  4. 4Alcoves for Mortuary Gifts2:50

    The remarkable architectural fact that up to six small storage niches known as alcoves were constructed inside a tomb depending on the tenant's social status represents a uniquely fascinating feature of Dilmun sepulchral design.…

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  5. 5Elite and Royal Mound Forerunners2:48

    It is extraordinarily fascinating that at the northernmost perimeter of the A'ali East Burial Mound Field, a concentrated cluster of tombs belonging to the early ruling class and chieftain forerunners, which served as the direct…

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  6. 6Future A'ali Museum and Pottery Hub2:46

    The thrilling reality that a state-of-the-art museum designed by renowned architect Studio Anne Holtrop and a global pottery hub are being newly established directly adjacent to this historic field presents an inspiring blueprint…

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  7. 7Closing1:54

    As we bring our exploration of the A'ali East Burial Mound Field to a close, a sacred site that has safeguarded humanity's priceless historical legacy across thousands of years, I extend my heartfelt gratitude and warmest…

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What is A’ali East Burial Mound Field?

A’ali East Burial Mound Field is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length20 min 11 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates26.1497, 50.5128
Last updated
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