Kuwait - Sa'ad and Sae'ed Area in Failaka Island

The archaeological site of Tell Sa'ad (F3 ) Dilmun Town N3258669.797 E235762.699 The archaeological site of Tell (F6 - A) Al Hakim Palace N3258904.000 E236053.000 The archaeological site of Tell (F6 - B) The Tower Temple N3258888.000 E236101.000 The archaeological site of Tell Sae'ed (F5) The Hellenistic Fortress N3258787.000 E236086.000 The archaeological site Tell (F4) Al Khan (Dar Al Deyafa) N3258578.000 E235911.000 The archeological site of Tell ( B6 ) Hellenistic Sanctuary N3258674.000 E236197.000 Shaikh Ahmed Al Jaber Rest House N3258684.003 E235739.694 Failaka Island is located approximately 20 km North East of Kuwait City. The island has a shallow surface measuring up to 12 km in length and 6 km wide. The island proved to be an ideal location for human settlements, known for its wealth in natural resources such as harbors, fresh water, fertilized soil, as well as being a strategic maritime commercial route that links the civilizations of Mesopotamia from the northern side and the Gulf from the southern side. Studies indicate traces of human settlement can be found on Failaka dating back to as early as the end of the 3rd millennium BC, and extending until 19th century AD.