Barbar Temple
The Barbar Temple is an archaeological site located in the village of Barbar, Bahrain, considered to be part of the Dilmun culture. The most recent of the three Barbar temples was rediscovered by a Danish archaeological team in 1954. A further two temples were discovered on the site with the oldest dating back to 3000 BC. The temples were built of limestone blocks, believed to have been carved out from Jidda Island.
Barbar Temple | |
Shown within Bahrain | |
| Location | Barbar, Bahrain |
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| Coordinates | 26°13′34.46″N 50°29′2.51″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | In ruins |
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