This event brings together scholars from Sapienza University of Rome, Qatar Museums, and Georgetown University to examine Al Zubarah through archaeological, historical, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
The programme will present ongoing archaeological research at Al Zubarah, alongside discussions of previous excavations and the historical development of the 18th-century trading and pearling town. Speakers will also consider Al Zubarah within its wider regional and global connections, highlighting the site's significance for understanding Qatar and the Gulf.