Neera Dukhi, Chargé d'affaires of the Guyanese Embassy, said, “The island’s rich history, from Ancient Greek temples to remnants of the Gulf War, offered a profound glimpse into Kuwait’s past.

But just under the island’s sandy soil, archaeologists are discovering a complex history extending back 4,000 years, from the golden age of the first civilizations to the wars of the modern era.

One of the most prominent archaeological sites is Failaka Island, believed to have been known as "Ajarum" in ancient times. The island is closely associated with the Dilmun civilization and was a ...