🏛️ Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
Al-Ghūṣ House — UNESCO World Heritage Site in Muharraq, Bahrain
Al-Ghūṣ House, situated in Muharraq, Bahrain, is a significant component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy." This house offers a unique window into the lives of wealthy pearl merchants during the 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when Bahrain's pearling industry flourished.
📋 Fast Facts
- Late 19th-century merchant residence in Muharraq, Bahrain
- Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2012
- Showcases traditional Bahraini and Indian architectural influences
- Represents the wealth and social customs of the pearl trade era
Al-Ghūṣ House, situated in Muharraq, Bahrain, is a significant component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Pearling, Testimony ...