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Sakhir
Desert area in Bahrain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sakhir (Arabic: الصخير, romanized: Aṣ-Ṣaḫīr) is a desert area located in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain, near Zallaq.[1] It contains the Al-Sakhir Palace, built in 1870.
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Camping in Sakhir during the winter months is a popular activity in the country.[2]