Muharraq and the Pearling Path, from Shoreline to Historic Souq
A walk of around 3.5 kilometres tracing Bahrain’s pearling economy from Bu Mahir to the houses, warehouses and courtyards of Muharraq.
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In Muharraq, Badr Ghulum House offers a view of traditional occupations and the human cost of the pearl economy. It was the workplace of a traditional therapist and barber visited by diving workers with long-term ailments.
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What makes it special
- Learn about its connection to a traditional therapist and barber.
- Consider the ailments and risks associated with pearl diving work.
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- Siyadi House, Lane 905, Muharraq, Muharraq Governorate, 210, Bahrain · OpenStreetMap · ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. · Fuente: OpenStreetMap
- Badr Ghulum House, Road 1622, Muharraq, Muharraq Governorate, 210, Bahrain · OpenStreetMap · ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. · Fuente: OpenStreetMap
- Badr Ghulum House, Lane 1622, Muharraq, Muharraq Governorate, 210, Bahrain · OpenStreetMap · ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. · Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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Profile updated: 08/10/2026