The Lost Fleet of Srivijaya: Shipwrecks and Maritime Might

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the archaeological evidence of Srivijaya's maritime empire, focusing on shipwrecks like the Belitung wreck and the Cirebon wreck. They explore how these vessels, such as the K'un-lun Po, connected Palembang to the Tang dynasty and the Abbasid Caliphate. The hosts discuss the cargo of gold, ceramics, and spices, the crew of Orang Laut navigators, and the austronesian shipbuilding techniques that made these voyages possible. They also examine the controversies around the ownership and display of these wrecks, and what they reveal about Srivijaya's trade networks and naval power. The episode highlights the importance of maritime archaeology in understanding this forgotten superpower, and how the seas were not just highways but the very lifeblood of the empire. #Srivijaya #MaritimeArchaeology #BelitungWreck #CirebonWreck #KunlunPo #OrangLaut #Palembang #StraitOfMalacca #TangDynasty #AbbasidCaliphate #Shipwrecks #Austronesian #TradeRoutes #NauticalArchaeology #SoutheastAsia #IndianOcean #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo