Ţashshān
Ţashshān is a locality in Manama, Bahrain. Ţashshān is situated nearby to the locality Aş Şāliḩīyah, as well as near Manī.Places of Interest
Highlights include Khamis Mosque and Bahrain Fort.
Khamis Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Rick’s Images, CC BY 2.0.
The Khamis Mosque is believed to be the first mosque in Bahrain, built during the era of the Umayyad caliph Umar II in Khamis. According to Al Wasat journalist Kassim Hussain, other sources mention that it was built in a later era during the rule of Uyunids with one minaret.
Bahrain Fort
The Qal'at al-Bahrain, also known as the Bahrain Fort or Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site located in Bahrain. Archaeological excavations carried out since 1954 have unearthed antiquities from an artificial mound of 12 m height containing seven… Bahrain Fort is situated 3½ km northwest of Ţashshān.
Pearl Roundabout
Square
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC Roundabout, known as Pearl Roundabout or Lulu Roundabout, was a roundabout located near the financial district of Manama, Bahrain. Pearl Roundabout is situated 2½ km northeast of Ţashshān.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abu Baham and Bilad Al Qadeem.
Abu Baham
Village
Abu Baham is a small village situated in the northern region of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the western outskirts of the capital city Manama. The village lies under the Northern Governorate administrative region.
Bilad Al Qadeem
Village
Bilad al-Qadeem is a suburb of Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. Bilad al-Qadeem used to be a separate town situated next to the village of Zinj until it was incorporated into Manama in the 20th century.
Ţashshān
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Tashshan”
- Location: Manama, Bahrain, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
26.21139° or 26° 12′ 41″ northLongitude
50.54611° or 50° 32′ 46″ eastElevation
9 metres (30 feet)Open location code
7HRG6G6W+HCGeoNames ID
290093
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In Other Languages
“Ţashshān” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “طَشَّان”
Localities in the Area
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Highlights include ‘Ayn Qaşşārī and The Turquoise Pool.
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