What is "Dilmun"?

The answers the question about what is Dilmun, answering that it is a civilization mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh, where it is described as an otherworldly place of immortality, and its archaeological evidence located in modern Bahrain, known for its prosperity and fertility in ancient times.

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Published in:Biblical archaeology review
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Soc. 2023
In: Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 61-66
Further subjects:B GILGAMESH (Poem)
B IMMORTALITY of the body
B BAHRAIN
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Summary:The answers the question about what is Dilmun, answering that it is a civilization mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh, where it is described as an otherworldly place of immortality, and its archaeological evidence located in modern Bahrain, known for its prosperity and fertility in ancient times.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review