🏛️ Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
UNESCO World Heritage Site documenting Bahrain's pearl merchant economy
Badr Ghulum House stands as a significant component within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy," located in Muharraq, Bahrain. This house, along with other historical buildings, oyster beds, and a coastal fort, collectively showcases Bahrain's rich pearling heritage and its vital contribution to the region's economy for centuries.
📋 Fast Facts
- Located in Muharraq, Bahrain, in the Persian Gulf
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012
- Comprises 17 historic buildings, three offshore oyster beds, coastal seashore, and Qal'at Bu Mahir fortress
- Documents pearling economy from 2nd century until 1930s, when cultured pearls ended natural pearl demand
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Muharraq, Bahrain, that collectively preserves ...