The History of Pearl Diving Over 7,000 years ago, pearl diving can be found happening at those times. As the years went by, it was the source of income and many pearl divers moved closer to coastal areas so they could get closer to work. This was one of the major ways UAE's economy developed. (jan 8, 497 BC – jan 1, 1900)
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jan 8, 497 BC
jan 1, 1900
~ 2398 years