Bahrain 2009

The Pearl Monument in Manama, Bahrain serves as a beautiful reminder of times gone by, when diving for pearls was the main industry in this country.  It is composed of 6 dhow (Arab sailing ship) "sails" extending up into the heavens with a gigantic pearl resting on its pinnacle.  The 6 sails represent the 6 Gulf countries, and the pearl represents their being united by one heritage.

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