World Heritage Site: Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
Publication Year: 2026
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE33E4FE72D9
Summary
Pearling Path, a 3.5 km UNESCO World Heritage site in Muharraq, Bahrain, stands as a testament to the preservation of pearling history from Roman times to the early 20th century. This project, completed after 13 years of development, integrates modern architecture with historic sites such as merchant homes and public squares, offering a unique blend of cultural heritage and contemporary design. Managed by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and designed by architects Christian Kerez, Anne Holtrop, and Valerio Olgiati, Pearling Path has been recognized with the Aga Khan Award, underscoring its significance in reviving and celebrating a lost cultural tradition.
Citation
Al-Sayeh, N. (2026). A gyöngyök útja. Metszet, 17(1), 20–29. https://doi.org/10.33268/met.2026.1.2
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