Ancient Christian building discovered in Bahrain. Duncan Williams 22 July 2024.
The building survived as it had a later mosque built on top of it.(Photo: University of Exeter)
A newly discovered ancient structure sheds light on the historic roots of Christian communities in the Gulf region.
In a groundbreaking find, archaeologists in Bahrain have uncovered one of the oldest Christian buildings in the Gulf, dating back to the fourth century. This significant discovery provides the first physical evidence of an ancient Christian community in the island nation.
The Church of the East, also referred to as the Nestorian Church, thrived in the region for several centuries until the seventh century, when the spread of Islam began. CT
