What is the name of the rocky islet situated west of Bahrain Island that formerly served as a state prison and is known for carved stone graffiti?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Jidda Island
- Step 1: Jidda Island is an islet composed of limestone cliffs west of Bahrain Island and north of Umm an Nasan.
- Step 2: It was historically used as a maximum-security prison and features rock carvings left by prisoners into the cliff faces.
Answer
Jidda Island.
Why not the others: 'Nabih Saleh Island' is an agricultural island in Tubli Bay; 'Halat Nuaim Islet' is a small coastal settlement in Muharraq; 'Kassai Sand Island' is a minor uninhabited sand cay.
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