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Srivijaya's Shipwrecks: The Cargoes That Reveal an Empire
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna dive into the underwater archaeology of Srivijaya, exploring the shipwrecks that have yielded incredible cargoes—from Tang dynasty ceramics to Middle Eastern glass—that reveal the vast maritime trade network of this forgotten Southeast Asian empire. They discuss the Cirebon shipwreck, the Belitung wreck, and the lesser-known Intan and Karawang finds, examining what these sunken treasures tell us about the ships, sailors, and trade routes that connected Srivijaya to China, India, Persia, and beyond. Along the way, they touch on the Orang…
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