🦪 Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
UNESCO World Heritage site documenting Bahrain's pearl trading legacy
Hayr Bū ‘Amāmah, located in Muharraq, Bahrain, is a significant component of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy."
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Muharraq, Bahrain, in the Persian Gulf
- Pearling industry thrived from the 2nd century until the 1930s
- Comprises 17 buildings, three offshore oyster beds, seashore, and Qal'at Bu Mahir fortress
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Muharraq, Bahrain, preserving the material ...