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Stone walls of Bahrain Fort overlooking the sea
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Bahrain Fort: A Practical Guide to the Gulf's Ancient Dilmun Capital

Discover Qal'at al-Bahrain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that layers 4,000 years of history, from the Dilmun civilization to a Portuguese fort, all within easy reach of Manama.
Mud-brick walls and towers of Bahla Fort rising above palm trees in Oman
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Bahla Fort, Oman: A Practical Guide to the Desert Oasis Fortress

Discover Bahla Fort, Oman's largest and most atmospheric mud-brick fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in legends and history.
The Treasury at Petra seen through the narrow Siq canyon
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Petra, Jordan: A Practical Guide to the Rose City

Everything you need to know before visiting Petra, from the walk through the Siq to the climb to the Monastery.
Traditional mud-brick buildings with triangular windows in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
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Diriyah: A practical guide to Riyadh's historic heart

Just outside Riyadh, the mud-brick alleys of At-Turaif in Diriyah tell the story of the first Saudi state. Here's how to make the most of a visit.