🏛️ Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
Murad House and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Muharraq, Bahrain
Murad House, situated in the heart of Muharraq, Bahrain, stands as a significant part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy." This collection of historical buildings, oyster beds, and a coastal fort collectively embodies Bahrain's rich pearling heritage and its pivotal role in the Gulf's economy for centuries.
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 17 buildings, 3 offshore oyster beds, seashore, and Qal'at Bu Mahir fortress in Muharraq
- Murad House built in early 20th century as residence of prominent pearl merchant family
- Pearling economy dominated the region from the 2nd century until the 1930s, when cultured pearls emerged
- Murad House now functions as a boutique hotel with exhibition space documenting the Murad family and pearling industry
Murad House stands in the heart of Muharraq as a cornerstone of the UNESCO-listed "Pearling, Testimony of an ...