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Ships once carried 30 to 40 islanders in search of pearls, a lucrative source of income in previous centuries. (SPA) photos

Pearls of Farasan offer a deep dive into the past

  • The lucrative pearl trade in the past centuries contributed to the formation of a wealthy class in Farasan, whose trade led them to market pearls abroad
  • Little was known that the search for pearls were associated with hardship, fatigue, and risk for fishermen who spent long months diving, away from home
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