The fishbone looking supports are supposed to be dhow 'sails' holding aloft a giant pearl. The dhow is a sailing boat / ship found in this region. This is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Manama, Bahrain. Before cultured pearls were farmed, Bahrain was known well known for it's pearl trade. The pearls were harvested from the shallow waters of the Gulf surrounding the island.
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