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Qal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort)
Qal'at al-Bahrain, also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, is a UNESCO World Heritage site guarding the northern coast of Bahrain. Built upon an artificial mound containing seven stratified layers spanning 4,000 years of history, it served as the ancient capital of the Dilmun civilization. Today, visitors and local residents speak of eerie night encounters, phantom voices echoing across the battlements, and mysterious desert spirits that linger near the sea wall.