Manama

Manama is the modern capital of Bahrain, a country located on an island in the Persian Gulf. The city has been located since ancient times at the center of the main trade routes. The acclaimed Bahrain National Museum displays artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization that inhabited the region for millennia. Colorful hand-spun garments, spices and pearls are sold in the thriving Bab el-Bahrain Souq.