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The Maritime Silk Road Under the Song Dynasty
While the overland Silk Road conjures images of camels and caravans, the Song dynasty in China saw a maritime revolution that reshaped global trade. This episode explores the rise of Quanzhou as a bustling port city, the construction of huge oceangoing junks with watertight compartments, and the adoption of the compass for navigation. We follow the voyages of Chinese merchants to Srivijaya in Sumatra, the Chola ports of India, and as far as East Africa, bringing silk, porcelain, and tea in exchange for spices, ivory, and pearls. The conversation also touches on the role of the Fujianese…
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