The Kingdom of Dilmun — Paradise Between Rivers and Sea
June 12, 2026
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Episode 70 · June 12, 2026
The Kingdom of Dilmun — Paradise Between Rivers and Sea
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The Kingdom of Dilmun — Paradise Between Rivers and Sea
Summary
Dilmun was a prosperous Bronze Age trading kingdom located in the Persian Gulf, most commonly associated with modern Bahrain. Serving as a crucial commercial hub between Mesopotamia, Oman, and the Indus Valley, it became renowned for wealth and maritime trade. Mesopotamian myths transformed Dilmun into a sacred paradise where suffering and death did not exist. Today, archaeological discoveries reveal that behind the legend stood one of the most important trading civilizations of the ancient world.
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