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History of Bahrain
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The history of the Gulf is crossed by migrations, invasions and travelers in search of wealth. The Bahrain archipelago is the most perfect example. The presence of fresh water sources, in this arid climate, made it one of the first centers of population in the region.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Standard Arabic Culture → Arabic music and entertainment ..., Standard Arabic Culture → Arabic music and entertainment ..., United Arab Emirates Timeline & Yemen Timeline.

Chronology[edit | edit source]

  • 3500 BC AD ⇒ First appearance of the name Dilmun on a clay tablet found in Uruk, a large Mesopotamian city, in the temple of the goddess Inanna.
  • 3300 BC AD ⇒ The beginnings of the Bronze Age arrive in Bahrain, yet still isolated from the continent. Archaeologists find few clues about this period.
  • 2300 to 1750 BC. AD ⇒ First golden age of Dilmun, which transfers its power to the archipelago. Construction of a capital in Qal'At Al Bahrain.
  • 2100 BC AD ⇒ First temple of Barbar.
  • 2050 BC AD ⇒ Ramparts are built around Qal'At Al Bahrain. Development of an urban center in Saar. Necropolises of Al Ali.
  • 2000 BC AD ⇒ Second temple of Barbar.
  • 1900 BC AD ⇒ Third temple of Barbar.
  • 1751 to 1100 BC. AD ⇒ Second golden age of Dilmun.
  • 1750 BC AD ⇒ Abandonment of the Saar site.
  • 1475 BC AD ⇒ Babylon takes control of the archipelago. The Kassite dynasty controls the sea routes passing through Bahrain. Archaeologists have documented this period extensively.
  • 1300 BC AD ⇒ Invention of the falaj (irrigation system). Domestication of the dromedary.
  • 1100 to 330 BC. AD ⇒ Gradual decline of the civilization of Dilmun, until its disappearance.
  • 800 BC BC ⇒ Construction of the palace for King Uperi in Qal'At Al Bahrain.
  • 544 BC AD ⇒ The Achaemenids take control of Bahrain.
  • 330 BC AD to 622 AD. AD ⇒ Under Greek influence, the archipelago is now called Tylos.
  • 325 BC AD ⇒ Expeditions of Alexander the Great.
  • 300 BC AD ⇒ A Greek colony settles in Qal'At Al Bahrain.
  • 129 BC AD ⇒ The Parthians, coming from Iran, invade the archipelago.
  • 100 BC AD ⇒ Golden age of Hellenistic culture.
  • 200 ⇒ Arab tribes control Bahrain.
  • 250 ⇒ A fort is built at Qal'At Al Bahrain. The Sassanids of Iran are the overlords of the Arab chiefs in Bahrain.
  • 410 ⇒ A Christian community settles in the archipelago.
  • 570-571 ⇒ Birth of the Prophet Mohammed.
  • 622 to 1783 ⇒ Arab leaders convert to Islam, thus begins the Islamic Middle Ages of Bahrain.
  • 718 ⇒ Construction of the Al Khamis mosque.
  • ≅900 ⇒ Revolution of the Qarmatians.
  • 1520 to 1602 ⇒ Portuguese colonization of Bahrain.
  • 1602 to 1620 ⇒ The Ottomans control the archipelago.
  • 1620 to 1737 ⇒ Bahrain is part of the Persian Empire.
  • 1737 to 1783 ⇒ Oman seizes the archipelago.
  • 1783 ⇒ Ahmed Al Fateh conquers the island, and earns his nickname "conqueror". The Al Khalifa still rule today.
  • 1820 ⇒ Signature of the treaty between Bahrain and Great Britain, which makes the archipelago a British protectorate.
  • 1911 ⇒ Jeweler Jacques Cartier goes to Bahrain.
  • 1924 ⇒ First aerodrome in the Arabian Gulf.
  • 1930 ⇒ Collapse of the pearl industry because the Japanese have mastered the cultivation of mother-of-pearl.
  • 1932 ⇒ First oil well in Bahrain and on the Arab side of the Gulf.
  • 1945 ⇒ Construction of Bab Al Bahrain.
  • 1956 ⇒ Suez crisis.
  • 1945 to 1971 ⇒ Social movements break out regularly to demand independence. In the Israeli-Palestinian context, the Jewish community of Manama is particularly targeted.
  • December 16, 1971 ⇒ Bahrain becomes officially independent and declares to be a parliamentary monarchy, headed not by a king, but an emir.
  • 1973 ⇒ First election of the National Assembly in Bahrain.
  • 1975 ⇒ Following pressure from Saudi Arabia, the Emir dissolves the assembly after constitutional blockages.
  • 1979 ⇒ Iranian Revolution.
  • 1981 ⇒ According to the authorities, a plot from Iran is foiled. The Sunni monarchy of Al Khalifa remains in power.
  • 1990s ⇒ Strong opposition to the monarchical regime.
  • March 1999 ⇒ Sheikh Isa dies. The Emir is dead, long live the Emir. His son, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, succeeds him.
  • 2001 ⇒ A national charter is adopted by referendum at 98.4%. The Supreme Council for Women is created.
  • 2002 ⇒ From an absolute monarchy, Bahrain becomes a constitutional monarchy. Salman Al Khalifa gives up his title of emir to become king.
  • 2004 ⇒ Nada Haffadh becomes the first female Minister (for Health). The Sakhir circuit is inaugurated.
  • 2006 ⇒ Parliamentary elections with 72% participation. 19 women candidates out of 207.
  • 2007 ⇒ Four Bahraini women are nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • 2009 ⇒ The state abandons the sponsorship system for immigrant workers, who can now change jobs whenever they want. A first in the region.
  • 2010 ⇒ Parliamentary elections with 67.7% of voters.
  • 2011 ⇒ The Arab Spring spreads to Bahrain. The Shiite majority population is rising up and demanding political reforms.
  • 2013 ⇒ Tensions have subsided in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • 2017 ⇒ Place de la Perle in Manama, a symbol of protest, is reopened to the public.

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