img_1461 Al-Faheidi fort, built in 1787 of coral and gypsum, now housing a museum. It is the oldest building in the area.
Al-Faheidi fort, built in 1787 of coral and gypsum, now housing a museum. It is the oldest building in the area.
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img_1465 European bronze canon, dated 1785, used in Dubai in the 19th century.
European bronze canon, dated 1785, used in Dubai in the 19th century.
img_1466 Replica of a traditional house with a wind tower, used for air circulation inside the house.
Replica of a traditional house with a wind tower, used for air circulation inside the house.
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img_1469 Khanjar with horn handle, leather sheath decorated with silver and gold.
Khanjar with horn handle, leather sheath decorated with silver and gold.
img_1472 Wooden violin.
Wooden violin.
img_1473 Dubai in 1968. The city is built around a 10km creek.
Dubai in 1968.
The city is built around a 10km creek.
img_1475 Pearl trading/diving accessories. Dubai's first financial success came from pearl trading. Oil was discovered only in the 2nd half of the 20th century, fueling...
Pearl trading/diving accessories.
Dubai's first financial success came from pearl trading. Oil was discovered only in the 2nd half of the 20th century,…
img_1476 Pearls.
Pearls.

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