Failaka Island lies 20km off the coast of Kuwait, it was home to more than 2,000 residents prior to the Iraqi invasion. During 1990/1991, the majority of residents were expelled from the island back to the mainland. The Iraqi military used existing buildings for shelling practise and this is evident when walking around the mainly abandoned houses.
Failaka Island has some of the most significant archaeological sites in the Gulf. With a history dating from the Bronze Age there is evidence of Dilmun and Greek settlements.
Photos taken during a day visit in February 2018. It was an amazing but eerie place to visit.
