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Shakhura
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Shakhura
Shakhura is the site of an ancient necropolis dating back to the Tylos era of Bahraini history. The site was estimated to have been occupied from the 3rd century BC to the 4th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Bahrain
District: Northern Governorate
Category: Tombs and Necropolises
Site History: 3rd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Tylos
Later Cultures: Tylos
Site Features: Hellenistic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Burial Ensembles of Dilmun and Tylos
Date of Submission: 2008
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