Bahrain. It was once the site of a proud civilization called Dilmun which dominated the trade in the Persian Gulf - During the height of its power (2500 - 1500 BC) this island civilization exported from its colonies (current day Oman) the raw material for one of the most high tech weaponry of the ancient world.
Professor S: So what did Dilmun export?
Student 1: Iron!
Professor S: (smiling) Not quite, it's still far before the Iron Age
Student 2: Stones!
Professor S: (shocked, not sure if the student is joking) no...
Student 1: Wood!
Professor S: (crestfallen) They exported copper... for bronze... Let's move on
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