Diverse Dareen and Tarout
Treasure Hunt at Tarout Island
Tarout’s history dates back to pre-5000 BC. It is considered one of the most ancient sites that were inhabited by humans, as well as one of the oldest areas along the Arabian Peninsula.
Tarout Island (Arabic: جزيرة تاروت) is an island in the Gulf belongs to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, connected by two causeways to Qatif. It is six kilometers from the coast, and is the longest island in the Gulf after Qeshm Island (Arabic: جزيرة قشم).
Municipalities
Tarout Island extends from Ra’s Tannurah in the north to Qatif in the west as it has an area of 70 square kilometers.
With population (2010) of 77,757, it contains a number of towns and villages, including Tārūt itself, Deyrah, Sanabis, Alzoor, Al Rabieia and Darīn.
