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PEARLING TRAIL

The world's most iridescent and beautiful pearls come from Bahrain;
Queen Elizabeth, Napoleon Bonaparte and many other Kings and Queens
have sought the riches of Bahrain's sea throughout history!

Dhow Builder's yard: The yard is located next to Fishermen's Port in
Muharraq is the oldest and the only Dhow building yard of the Kingdom of
Bahrain. The high raised masts of the completed dhows welcome the visitors
to the busy yard where the timbers lying around and the melody of the gentle
sea breeze tells you a different story about a seafaring nation. The major
purpose of dhow has always been pearling. It is also used for fishing,
passenger & cargo transportation and diving. With the deep-rooted pearling
traditions of Bahrain, it's no wonder that the dhow industry has been closely
associated with the heritage of the Kingdom.

Suq Al-Qaisariya (Al-Qaisariya Market): A part of the old Muharraq Suq
which dates back to the dawn of the 20th century. Research suggests that
Suq Al-Qaisariya actually is almost 100 years older, having formed the
beginning of the 19th century and expanded over the years to meet the
growing economic needs of the local populace in light of the stable economic,
social, and cultural environment of the country during that time. The suq is
also an integral part of the Pearling Trail which was inscribed as a World
Heritage Site in 2012.

Bin Matar House: The House was built on reclaimed land in 1905 and at the
time was surrounded by the sea on three sides. Supervised by the Bahraini
master builder Mussa bin Hamad, the building was constructed in a
traditionally Bahraini manner, using palm tree trunks, sea-stone and gypsum.
Salman bin Hussain bin Salman bin Matar proved to be a man of remarkable
abilities and broad interests. He joined his father's pearl business and during
the late 19th and early 20th centuries became one of the major pearl
merchants in the entire Gulf region.