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Arad Fort (Arabic: قلعة عراد; transliterated: Qal'at 'Arad) is a 15th century fort in Arad, Bahrain. It was built in typical Arab style. The Arabic language (Arabic: ‎ translit: ), or simply Arabic (Arabic: ‎ translit: ), is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... Due to the fact that the Arabic language has a number of phonemes that have no equivalent in English or other European languages, a number of different transliteration methods have been invented to represent certain Arabic characters, due to various conflicting goals: A desire to stay consistent with traditional usage... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... The term Arad may refer to: the following places in the Transylvania Arad, Romania, the main city of the Arad County. ...


Close to the Bahrain International Airport, the fort has been extensively renovated and presents a magnificent sight when illuminated at night. Bahrain International Airport is located on Al Muharraq, an island on the northern tip of Bahrain, north of the capital, Manama. ...


It is believed that the fort was used by the Omanis during their brief occupation of Bahrain in 1800, and is located adjacent to the strategic waterways between Bahrain Island and Muharraq. Categories: Middle East geography stubs | Bahrain ...


Little is known of the fort history, and there is no firm evidence of the precise date of construction, but comprehensive excavations have been undertaken in order to discover its past.


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