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The Aksumite Kingdom Africa's Ancient Trade Empire
Before the Silk Road was fully linked to East Africa, the Red Sea was the vital artery connecting Rome, Arabia, and India. This episode dives into the Aksumite Kingdom—a powerful trade empire in modern Ethiopia and Eritrea that minted its own gold coins, built towering stelae, and converted to Christianity under King Ezana in the 4th century. We explore the bustling port of Adulis, where goods from Egyptian papyrus to Indian spices changed hands, and how Aksum's alliance with Byzantium clashed with the Himyarite kingdom in Yemen. The rise of Islam reshaped Red Sea trade, driving Aksum…
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