(MATTAR pieces on display at Pearling Path, 5000 years of pearls exhibit) In a world where much of history is buried beneath stone and dust, Bahrain’s pearl story still breathes with the tides. In 2012, UNESCO designated the pearling sites of Bahrain as a World Heritage Site, not for ancient ruins or lost cities, but for a living heritage woven into the soul of the island and its people. This recognition was not simply a tribute to the past; it was an affirmation of Bahrain’s enduring role in one of the oldest and most authentic luxury trades in the world. The Path of Pearls The World Heritage designation spans 3 kilometers of historic buildings, oyster beds and coastal sites...