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Little is known about the Persian Gulf’s Jewish past. Can the Gulf, which is mostly known for its oil resources and Islamic conservatism, also be home to a transnational Jewish past?Dr. Eirik Kvindesland will present his research on the history of Gulf Jews in the 19th and 20th century. He explores the emergence of Jewish networks in the Persian Gulf, while linking them to British imperial rule and histories of the wider Indian Ocean.
The result is a new history of migration and community building, one that until now has been lost and forgotten. Kvindesland argues that the story of Gulf Jews is not only an important chapter in the history of the Middle East, but it may even help us rethink the Gulf and Jewish history more widely.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Jekteviksbakken 31, 5006 Bergen, Norway, Jekteviksbakken 31, 5006 Bergen, Norge,Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
