Discover in this gallery a large-scale model of the archaeological site of Al Zubarah, Qatar’s first UNESCO World Heritage listing. This model is presented against the backdrop of a second art film directed by Abderrahmane Sissako, recreating a day in the life of the trading and pearling city in its heyday. The film follows the inhabitants from their dawn prayer to the busy souq and majlis, showing the interaction of the local people with traders from Europe and India. Artefacts on display include finds from the Al Zubarah site, reconstructing trading connections, urban life and domestic traditions, as well as local architectural styles. Exhibits also explore different coastal activities—boat-mending, fishing, and pearling— leading you into the next space where you will experience Nafas (Breath), an immersive art film by Mira Nair, that takes you into the physical and emotional hardships of pearling. The Family Exhibit invites children to row a dhow, cook for the boat crew and hunt for pearls.