London:The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), in collaboration with the University of Exeter, organized a seminar titled "Bahrain Archaeology A Bahraini-British Dialogue" at the Society of Antiquaries of London, Burlington House. This event brought together prominent archaeologists, researchers, and academics from Bahrain and the United Kingdom.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the seminar was attended by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, President of BACA, and Dr. Salman Almahari, Director General of Archaeology at BACA. The seminar aimed to highlight Bahrain's archaeological and cultural heritage, present key findings from various archaeological research and excavations, and explore opportunities to enhance academic and research collaborations in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation.
The seminar featured discussions on Bahrain's history spanning over 4,000 years, focusing on its role as a center of trade and cultural exchange in the Arabian Gulf. Particular attention was given to the Dilmun civilization and the significant archaeological discoveries associated with it. The event included presentations from experts such as Professor Timothy Insoll OBE FBA, Dr. Robert Killick, Dr. St John Simpson, Dr. Samantha Dobson, and Dr. Salman Almahari, each discussing various aspects of Bahrain's archaeological research and historical preservation efforts.