Qatar Glimpses of the Past

Have you ever come across a photo of how Doha and Qatar used to look? Perhaps that famous one of West Bay with the Sheraton the only building in the area? Well, if you were always interested in the old days of the country, then this book is literally just the thing you’ve been waiting for as it offers a fascinating view of how Qatar used to look like before the widespread modernisation sparked by the oil industry. The collection of black-and-white photographs includes aerial shots of Doha from a variety of time periods and images of regional architecture, Bedouin life and the traditional pearling industry, giving insight to a way of life that has largely disappeared. Publication year: 2006 Publisher: Qatar Museums Format: Paperback Language: Arabic and English Weight: 330 g