[2] It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country due to its lush mangrove forest and diverse landscape and ecology.

[3] Al Khor Island is located approximately 50 km (31 mi) north of the capital Doha.

[4] Spanning an area of 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi) the island lies on the eastern side of a sheltered bay which is overlooked by the city of Al Khor.

[2] Ceramics dating to the early Dilmun period consist mainly of medium-sized jars and cooking pots.

It has also been suggested that the presence of pottery is indicative of trade between the inhabitants of Al Khor Island and the Dilmun civilization, though this is considered unlikely due to the scarce population of Qatar during this period.

[2] The Mission Archéologique Français à Qatar, a French team led by Jacques Tixier, discovered the site in 1976.