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Karrānah

Karrānah is a locality in , . Karrānah is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Bahrain Fort and Barbar Temple.

Castle
Photo: Peter, CC BY 2.0.
The Qal'at al-Bahrain, also known as the or Portuguese Fort, is an archaeological site located in . Archaeological excavations carried out since 1954 have unearthed antiquities from an artificial mound of 12 m height containing seven stratified layers, created by various occupants from 2300 BC up to the 18th century, including Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians.

Photo: Graeme, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The is an archaeological site located in the village of , Bahrain, considered to be part of the Dilmun culture. The most recent of the three Barbar temples was rediscovered by a Danish archaeological team in 1954. is situated 2½ km west of Karrānah.

Hospital
Photo: Theihb, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a private hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Established in 1978 and located in , off the highway, it was the second private medical center in the country after the American Mission Hospital.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jid Al-Haj and Karbabad.

Village
is one of the smallest villages of .

Village
is a situated in the northern part of the Kingdom of Bahrain, along the northern coastline bordering the . The village is famously known for being close to the location of the UNESCO World Heritage Site .

Suburb
is a commercial district in , the capital city of . is situated 3 km east of Karrānah.

Karrānah

Latitude
26.22917° or 26° 13′ 45″ north
Longitude
50.50944° or 50° 30′ 34″ east
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
Open location code
7HRG6GH5+MQ
Geo­Names ID
290203
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In Other Languages

“Karrānah” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “كَرَّانَة”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Jubaylāt and Nūr Juruft.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Qal‘at al ‘Ajāj and Ra’s al Qal‘ah.

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