Bahrain. Forum insight into prehistoric sites

PREHISTORIC sites and early Bronze Age civilisations in the Arab region will be the focus of a conference taking place in Bahrain next month, as part of celebrations marking Manama being named Arab Capital of Culture 2012.

The conference, which is being held from April 28 to May 2, will address the challenges in preserving prehistoric and Bronze Age sites in the region.

It aims to raise awareness on the need to strengthen studies, research efforts and excavation surveys, encourage the inclusion of more regional prehistoric sites on the World Heritage List, implement appropriate measures for their protection, and develop a database of such sites.

Participants will include representatives of archaeological directorates in the Arab countries, experts and specialists in the field of prehistory and the World Heritage Convention.

Gulf Daily News