Archaeology · Saar, Bahrain
Ancient burial mounds near Saar, part of one of the largest prehistoric cemeteries in the world.
Walk through one of the largest ancient burial complexes on Earth.
The Dilmun Burial Mounds are part of a UNESCO-listed necropolis of tens of thousands of burial mounds built by the ancient Dilmun civilization, some dating back over 4,000 years. The Saar cluster offers accessible, low-key access to walk among the mounds and see royal mound structures up close.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free
- Best time: Cooler months, daylight hours
- Address: 140 Rd No 7151, Saar 757 Road No. 7151, Saar 757, Bahrain
Opening hours
- Monday: 6 AM – 5 PM
- Tuesday: 6 AM – 5 PM
- Wednesday: 6 AM – 5 PM
- Thursday: 6 AM – 5 PM
- Friday: 6 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday: 6 AM – 5 PM
- Sunday: 6 AM – 5 PM
Nearby
- Al Liwan — 0.8 km
- Saar Mall — 2.0 km
- The Atrium Mall — 2.5 km
- Bahraini Farmers' Market — 4.0 km
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