Al Hajar, Bahrain

Al Hajar (Arabic: الحجر) is a village in the northern region of the Kingdom of Bahrain, west of the village of Al Qadam and lines the Budaiya highway.

History

Ancient relics were discovered in the village in 1988 and are believed to be from the Dilmun civilisation from 2300 BC.^[1] The village has its own youth football club.^[2]

References

^ "500-Year-Old Relics Found by Trench Diggers in Bahrain". Los Angeles Times. May 29, 1988. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
^ "Al Ittihad enter quarter-finals". Gulf Daily News. 24 June 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2013.

26°13′N 50°31′E / 26.217°N 50.517°E / 26.217; 50.517

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[1] "500-Year-Old Relics Found by Trench Diggers in Bahrain". Los Angeles Times. May 29, 1988. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 8 February 2013.

[2] "Al Ittihad enter quarter-finals". Gulf Daily News. 24 June 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2013.

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