🦪 Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Muharraq, Bahrain
Fakhro House is one of the seventeen historic structures within the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy" in Muharraq, Bahrain. This house, like others in the site, is a testament to the pearling industry's impact on the island's economy and culture, particularly during its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2012
- Comprises 17 historic buildings in Muharraq, three offshore oyster beds, and Qal'at Bu Mahir fortress
- Pearling industry thrived from the 2nd century until the 1930s
- Represents the economic, social, and architectural legacy of the Persian Gulf pearl trade
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Muharraq, Bahrain, documenting the historical ...