Participants will discover how sailors, pearl divers and traders navigated the Arabian Gulf long before modern technology. They will explore traditional dhows, navigation tools like the kamal and compass, and learn about the maritime connections and pearl diving routes that shaped Qatar’s history.
A guided tour that reveals the seafaring skills and traditions that once guided life across the Arabian Gulf.
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