The Omani Dhows of Sur and the Indian Ocean Trade

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the history of Omani dhow building in the coastal town of Sur, focusing on the stitched-plank technology that made long-distance voyages across the Indian Ocean possible long before European ships arrived. They discuss the specific types of dhows like the ghanjah and baghlah, the use of coconut-fiber rope and teak planks, and the role of Sur as a major shipbuilding center from the 9th century through the 19th. The conversation also covers the decline of traditional dhow building in the 20th century and the 2010 reconstruction of the Jewel of Muscat, a 9th-century stitched dhow that sailed from Oman to Singapore. Along the way, they touch on the dhow's role in the frankincense, spice, and slave trades, and its enduring cultural significance in Omani maritime identity. #Oman #Dhows #Sur #IndianOceanTrade #StitchedDhow #JewelOfMuscat #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #Ghanjah #Baghlah #CoconutFiber #Teak #FrankincenseTrade #SlaveTrade #IndianOcean #FexingoHistory #History #MiddleEast #OmanHistory #OmaniEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo