an island with a history as rich and diverse as the waters that cradle it within Khor Al Shaqiq Bay. While there is no evidence of permanent habitation, this island has played a vital role in various periods, leaving behind intriguing traces of its past.
Jazirat Bin Ghannam served as a transit point, a temporary campsite for trade with Bahrain, and a refuge for fishermen and pearl divers, dating as far back as the early 2nd millennium BCE. It also emerged as a production site for red-purple dye from shellfish during the Kassite Period, a testament to its industrial significance.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered a treasure trove of history, including a midden brimming with over 2.9 million crushed shells of the sea snail Thais savignyi. Nearby, large ceramic vats were likely used to extract the coveted red to dark-red dye from these mollusks.
Join us on a journey to Jazirat Bin Ghannam, where each layer of history unveils a new chapter in the island’s remarkable and enduring story.
