Karbabad
Karbabad (
Kingdom of Bahrain, along the northern coastline bordering the Persian Gulf. The village is famously known for being close to the location of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Qal'at al-Bahrain.[1]
The village was known for its beach, however in recent years, land reclamation has resulted in the once sea-front village to be up to 2 km inwards. Residents of the village have complained about land reclamation, claiming that "it is destroying their heritage".[2]
References
- ^ A'ali, Mohammed (28 May 2006). "Fort museum work sparks a row". Gulf Daily News. Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
- ^ Torr, Rebecca (31 July 2010). "Villagers march to save beaches". Gulf Daily News. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
26°14′N 50°32′E / 26.233°N 50.533°E
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