In Collaboration with the Japanese Archaeological Mission, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities Organises Two Open Days at A’ali West Burial Mounds Field and Maqaba Burial Mounds Site
by: BTM - Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Japanese-Bahraini Collaboration at Burial Mounds Sites
The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, organised an open day at the A’ali West Burial Mounds Field, with the participation of Dr. Masashi Abe, Head of the Japanese Mission.
The event focused on the latest findings from the second season of excavations at the A’ali West Burial Mounds Field, which comprises more than 700 burial mounds dating back to the Early Dilmun period. Preliminary results and recent discoveries were presented, contributing to a deeper understanding of the region’s history and rich civilisation.
In a related event, the Maqaba Burial Mounds Site hosted an open meeting in collaboration with the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara in Japan, featuring Dr. Kiyohide Saito, Head of the Japanese Mission.
Insights into Ancient Burial Practices and Cultures
The session included detailed explanations of ancient burial practices in the Kingdom of Bahrain, particularly those associated with the Dilmun and Tylos civilisations, dating back more than 4,000 years. The traditions and symbols used during those periods were highlighted, reflecting the spiritual and cultural depth of ancient societies.
Official Attendance and Heritage Engagement
The events were attended by Dr. Salman Ahmed Almahari, Director General of Archaeology at the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, along with several Authority officials and a number of archaeology and heritage enthusiasts.
The Japanese archaeological mission in the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by institutions such as the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties and the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, focuses on the study and documentation of the Dilmun civilisation and subsequent cultures. Their work is centred on the Dilmun burial mounds in Wadi Al Sail, the Maqaba Burial Mounds Site, and the A’ali West Burial Mounds Field, with the aim of documenting the archaeological landscape and enhancing understanding of Bahrain’s ancient history, particularly Dilmun, which served as an important regional centre in antiquity.
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