Pair of Royal Mounds 11 and 12
part of a World Heritage site in Bahrain
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:43
Welcome to the extraordinary archaeological site of the Pair of Royal Mounds 11 and 12, located within the historic village of A'ali on the island of Bahrain. You are currently standing before one of the most remarkable and…
Listen in the app2Discovery of the Pair of Giant Mounds3:50
Did you know that these two hills, which appear to be simple earthen mounds, were actually grand two storey stone towers constructed four thousand years ago for kings who ruled the ancient maritime trade routes? Please look…
Listen in the app3The Masonry Structure and Ziggurat Shape of Royal Mound 113:13
The revelation that a two storey stone tower resembling the grand ziggurats of ancient Mesopotamia once stood on this arid island four thousand years ago remains a profound marvel in architectural history. Please look closely at…
Listen in the app4Royal Mound 12 and the Mystery of Alcoves2:55
The fact that up to six secret side chambers, known as alcoves, were constructed inside the central burial chamber to serve as exclusive treasury vaults for ancient royalty represents a globally unique feature of Dilmun mortuary…
Listen in the app5Traces of Time Historical Testimony of Looting and Weathering2:58
The fact that these massive royal structures maintained their majestic forms without collapsing, despite thousands of years of persistent ancient looting and harsh desert weathering, stands as a miraculous testament to Dilmun…
Listen in the app6Coexistence with A'ali Village Ancient Heritage Living in Modern Times2:52
The extraordinary reality that four thousand year old royal tombs stand directly within the residential heart of modern A'ali village presents one of the most astonishing human heritage landscapes in the world. Please look over…
Listen in the app7Closing1:50
Today, standing in the heart of A'ali village, we have explored Royal Mounds 11 and 12, extraordinary twin symbols of the ancient Early Dilmun civilization that led the golden age of maritime trade four thousand years ago. The…
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What is Pair of Royal Mounds 11 and 12?
Pair of Royal Mounds 11 and 12 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.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 20 min 21 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.1575, 50.5146 |
| Last updated |