Date: Friday, 21st – 23rd February 2025
Gathering Time and Place: TBA – Early morning departure
Duration: 3 days
Trip Leader: Dr. Ferhan Sakal (QNHG Ramble Coordinator)
Trip Registration
Registration is mandatory. Priority will be given to present members.
Please share your name, number of participants and phone number (for WhatsApp group) by email to the trip leader.
We are very keen on carpooling – please arrange on the WhatsApp chat group!
Few other aspects to consider:
- Passport: Please ensure your passport has at least 6 months of validity remaining.
- Visa and Accommodation: You’ll be responsible for arranging your own visa and accommodation. We’ll share some suggestions once we have a final headcount.
Note: Please remember that every person attending the Ramble is responsible for their own well-being and safety. Make sure to carry your QID. Children are welcome to join our activities but should remain under parent supervision.
Ramble Summary
On this ramble, we will explore Bahrain’s most important archaeological sites and museums.
Friday, 21st February Driving to Bahrain over KSA
Visiting the Pearling Path (UNESCO World Heritage Site) or the National Museum of Bahrain depending on the arrival time
Saturday, 22nd February Breakfast at Bahrain Fort Museum
Visiting the Bahrain Fort Museum and the Bahrain Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Visiting Barbar Tempel
Visiting the Pearling Path (UNESCO World Heritage Site) or the National Museum of Bahrain
Sunday, 23rd February Saar Archaeological Site
Dilmun Burials (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Driving back to Doha
Trip Leader Bio
(Dr. Ferhan Sakal)
Dr. Ferhan Sakal is an archaeologist with over 30 years of field experience in Western Asia and Europe. Before moving to Qatar, he worked for several excavation projects in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Germany and was field director of several excavation and survey projects, as well as a teaching fellow at the University of Tübingen (Germany). He published several books, editions and articles mostly on chronology, funerary archaeology, archaeological excavations, and material studies. Since 2013 he works for Qatar Museums and currently holds the position Head of Excavation and Site Management at the Department of Archaeology.
What to bring?
- Sun Protection: sun glasses, hat & sunscreen
- Camera, Binoculars
- Passport and QID (valid for 6 month plus)
- Necessary visas
- Please ensure your car is road worthy for long trips
- Sufficient cash for fuel and other accessories along the way
Notice: Please remember that every person attending the Ramble is responsible for their well-being and safety. Make sure to carry you QID.
Children are welcome to join our activities, but should remain under parents supervision.
