Jid Hafs

Jid Hafs is a city in , . Jid Hafs is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Bahrain Fort and Khamis Mosque.

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.

Mosque
The is believed to be the first in , 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.

Shopping center
The is a multistorey situated in , city of the Kingdom of . The mall features 1,600 parking spaces. The complex covers 70,000 square metres and attracts about 480,000 visitors per month.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Manama and Isa Town.

is the capital and largest city of , with its 700,000 people representing nearly half the country's population. Overshadowed by its brash Gulf neighbors and , it's often overlooked as a travel destination, but this clean, modern and safe city offers a quieter, gentler introduction to the Gulf way of life.

is in . It is famous for its traditional marketplace.

Village
is a town in the center of . Many businesses and factories are located in the area. It has been developed as an industrial area in .

Jid Hafs

Latitude
26.2163° or 26° 12′ 59″ north
Longitude
50.5407° or 50° 32′ 27″ east
Open location code
7HRG6G8R+G7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2363180279
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­city
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Czech—“Jid Hafs” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: جِدحفص
  • Czech: Džidd Hafs

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include مسجد الكياس and مسجد بنت يحيى.

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