Nine miles long and four miles wide, this this island a ferry ride of just over a half hour from Kuwait City is these days largely depopulated but of interest to visitors for remnant of a history stretching back more than 4,000 years. Highlights include fascinating archaeological sites, ancient houses and other structures, a small museum, a "heritage village," a camel farm, and the tragic reminders of the Iraqi invasion, including a tank graveyard and the bombed out/shot up buildings such as the local Bank of Kuwait branch. The easiest way to visit is through an organized tour.
Read more in my post 8 Sights and Stuff Not to Miss in Kuwait.
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