Murad House
part of a World Heritage site in Bahrain
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:01
Welcome to the historic island of Muharraq in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The path beneath your feet holds the vibrant, enduring memory of an era when natural pearls harvested from the depths of the Arabian Gulf brought world renown…
Listen in the app2The Alleyways and Coral Stone Facade3:26
As you stand in this quiet passageway looking at the historic facade of Murad House, let us begin with a truly remarkable fact about its original coastline geography. Today, this traditional structure is enveloped within a dense…
Listen in the app3The Central Courtyard3:27
As you step inside the central courtyard, you are immediately embraced by a serene and tranquil atmosphere. A fascinating fact about this interior courtyard is that even during the scorching height of summer when the desert sun…
Listen in the app4The Head's Room and Pearl Safe3:22
Stepping into the family head's room, you enter a private space steeped in solemnity and quiet commercial authority. A remarkable fact regarding this chamber is that the world's most prized and extraordinary natural pearls were…
Listen in the app5Roof Terrace and Wind Structures3:22
Ascending the stairs to the second floor roof terrace, you are greeted by an expansive open sky and refreshing coastal breezes. A truly captivating fact about this elevated terrace is that in centuries past, standing on this…
Listen in the app6The Murad Majlis3:28
Crossing the small public square outside the main residence, we pass the neighborhood mosque positioned quietly between the two properties and arrive at the building standing directly opposite. This is the Murad Majlis. …
Listen in the app7Closing2:00
As we conclude our audio tour of Murad House and the adjacent Murad Majlis, we hope you have enjoyed this journey into the authentic history of Bahrain's pearling legacy. These unique structures represent the purest remaining…
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What is Murad House?
Murad House is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 22 min 06 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.2496, 50.6136 |
| Last updated |