Bahrain Was Home to the Ancient, Mysterious Dilmun Civilization

In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd boy threw a rock into a cave near the Dead Sea and heard pottery shatter. Inside were clay jars containing the Dead Sea Scrolls — ancient manuscripts dating from 300 BC to 70 AD, including the oldest known copies of nearly every book of the Hebrew Bible. They are among the most important archaeological finds in history.

Beyond humans, ancient Egyptians mummified millions of animals, including cats, dogs, crocodiles, and birds. These mummies served various purposes, from beloved pets buried with owners to votive offerings for gods, highlighting their deep spiritual connection to the animal kingdom.

The Great Pyramid of Giza held the record as the tallest man-made structure in the world for an astonishing 3,800 years. Its record stood until the completion of Lincoln Cathedral in England around 1311 AD, a testament to its ancient builders' ambition and skill.

The last pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, was actually of Greek Macedonian descent. She belonged to the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt for nearly three centuries after Alexander the Great's conquest, maintaining their Greek culture.