Dhow harbor in front of the skyline as seen from the Corniche wtarfront promenade in Doha, Qatar
Dhow harbor in front of the skyline as seen from the Corniche in Doha, Qatar
Pearl Monument at the Doha Corniche. This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil. Prior to the discovery of oil in 1939, pearling was one of Qatar’s primary revenue streams. Not only is it a gamble—approximately one in 10,000 oysters contains a pearl—it was extremely dangerous due to the toll diving took on the body, coupled with the constant threat of lingering barracudas, sea snakes, and sharks nearby. The pearl’s significance is still honored throughout Qatar today. The fountain sculpture depicts a giant open oyster presenting a massive pearl in its mouth.
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