EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 7 MIN
Srivijaya's Iron Trade: The Forging of a Maritime Empire
from The Srivijaya Empire: Southeast Asia's Forgotten Maritime Superpower — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of the Fexingo History podcast, Lucas and Luna explore Srivijaya's control over iron production and trade in Southeast Asia. They discuss the Tenasserim iron belt, the Kedah smelting sites, the Sungai Batu complex dating back to 110 BCE, and how the monarchy monopolized iron to arm their Orang Laut fleets and supply markets as far as Persia. Learn about the blowpipe furnaces, the role of iron sand, and the Chinese records of 'Sanfoqi iron' prized for ship nails and weapons. This episode also touches on the decline when ironworking shifted to Majapahit. #Srivijaya #IronTrade #SoutheastAsia #MaritimeHistory #OrangLaut #Palembang #Kedah #SungaiBatu #Tenasserim #BlowpipeFurnace #Sanfoqi #Majapahit #MingDynasty #Archaeology #TradeRoutes #Metallurgy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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