Siyadi Majlis
part of a World Heritage site in Bahrain
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:38
Welcome to the entrance of the Siyadi Majlis Plaza, a vital gateway to one of the most remarkable cultural treasures in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The historic island city of Muharraq, where you are currently standing, served for…
Listen in the app2Geometric Exterior and Entrance Gate3:33
These intricate plaster carvings adorning the exterior walls of this building represent a magnificent masterpiece created over a century ago by Bahrain's grandest pearl merchant to demonstrate his wealth, prestige, and aesthetic…
Listen in the app3Courtyard and Siyadi Mosque3:27
This mosque served as an integral component of a private family ensemble while simultaneously functioning as the sacred spiritual heart of the entire neighborhood where local residents gathered to pray daily. For an influential…
Listen in the app4The Upper Majlis Grand Hall3:21
World-renowned jeweler Jacques Cartier personally traveled to this very room, sitting cross-legged upon woven floor rugs to negotiate the purchase of the world's finest natural pearls. The fact that the head of the premier French…
Listen in the app5Pearl Museum Display Room3:36
Bahraini natural pearls possessed such exceptional brilliance and structural purity that they commanded prices approximately forty percent higher on the international market than pearls harvested anywhere else in the world.…
Listen in the app6Residential Courtyard and Madbasa3:09
Hidden beneath this floor lies a maze-like traditional date syrup extraction facility where hundreds of kilograms of harvested dates were stacked to naturally squeeze out sweet nectar using their own compressed weight. Known…
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Thank you for participating in this audio guide tour of the historic Siyadi Majlis and the broader Siyadi Ensemble. We hope this journey through grand reception halls, sacred courtyards, and traditional living spaces has offered…
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What is Siyadi Majlis?
Siyadi Majlis 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 | 21 min 54 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.2554, 50.6126 |
| Last updated |