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The town is believed to have been one of the earliest settlements on the island of
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until it was incorporated into Manama in the 20th century. The town was the historical and
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of the islands, who was the second most influential political figure after the
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was also reported to be located amongst the ruins of the village. The population of Bilad al Qadeem in 1908 consisted of the
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invasion in 1519, Bilad al-Qadeem served as the provincial capital of
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