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Siyadi House

7 story sections22 min 08 s in all

part of a World Heritage site in Bahrain

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation2:48

    Welcome to the Siyadi Complex, a magnificent historical ensemble situated within the quiet historic alleyways of Muharraq Island in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This unique architectural sanctuary stands as a proud and enduring…

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  2. 2The Historic Siyadi Mosque3:39

    The Siyadi Mosque standing gracefully before you holds the extraordinary historical distinction of being the oldest preserved mosque in the entire city of Muharraq that continues to serve its original sacred spiritual function…

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  3. 3Artistry of the Siyadi Majlis3:34

    Step near the entrance of the spectacular Siyadi Majlis, a historic building that preserves the single most refined and ornate ensemble of interior decorative plasterwork from the final golden age of Bahrain's natural pearl…

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  4. 4Siyadi Stores and the Madbasa3:28

    The commercial space where you are standing right now presents an incredible transformation where an ancient subterranean date syrup processing facility beneath your feet has been converted into Saffron, a thriving modern…

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  5. 5Grandeur in Decline, Siyadi House Exterior3:32

    The towering Siyadi House standing before you presents an astonishing historical paradox, as this four hundred and fifty square meter mansion was completed in the year nineteen thirty-one during the tragic collapse of the global…

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  6. 6Pearl Symbolism and Public Spaces3:02

    The public space where you are standing right now represents a scientific microclimate plaza designed to mitigate intense desert heat by combining natural cooling elements with symbolic pearl design motifs. Transforming formerly…

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  7. 7Closing2:05

    Our audio guide tour of the historic Siyadi Complex has now reached its conclusion. Together, we have traveled through an extraordinary chapter of Bahrain's heritage, starting from the serene exterior of the Siyadi Mosque, which…

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What is Siyadi House?

Siyadi 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.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length22 min 08 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates26.2554, 50.6129
Last updated
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