Culture of the Arab States of the Persian Gulf

Culture of the Arab States of the Persian Gulf

There are many aspects of culture in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. While being Arab at its core, it has been influenced by the cultures of India, Persia, and East Africa, because of extensive trade links.

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Music and dance

Language and literature

Cuisine

Men wearing thobe in Oman

Dress

Other

A badgeer wind tower in Muharraq, Bahrain

See also

References


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