Oman's Qalhat: The Lost Port of the Qarmatians and Hormuz

In this episode of The Story of Oman: Maritime Empire and Forgotten Power, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten port city of Qalhat, a medieval trading hub on the Omani coast that rivaled Hormuz. They uncover the city's role under the Qarmatians in the 10th century, its peak under the Kingdom of Hormuz in the 13th–15th centuries, and its mysterious decline after a Portuguese bombardment in the 16th century. Learn about the legendary queen Bibi Maryam, whose tomb still stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover how Qalhat's trade in frankincense, horses, and copper connected Oman to the Silk Road of the Sea. The episode also discusses the challenges of archaeology at the site, including looting and modern development. A fascinating look at a city that time almost erased. #Qalhat #BibiMaryam #Qarmatians #KingdomOfHormuz #FrankincenseTrade #OmanHistory #MedievalPorts #SilkRoadOfTheSea #UNESCO #ArabianSea #MiddleEastHistory #PortugueseEmpire #IndianOceanTrade #Archaeology #LostCities #History #FexingoHistory #Oman Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo