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Srivijaya's Forgotten Fleet: The K'un-lun Po
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the maritime technology that made Srivijaya the undisputed ruler of the Strait of Malacca: the K'un-lun Po, a massive ocean-going vessel that carried spices, gold, and diplomatic gifts across the Indian Ocean. They explore its construction from the jungles of Sumatra, its role in Srivijaya's trade with Tang China and the Abbasid Caliphate, and the fierce Orang Laut crews who navigated by stars and monsoon winds. Through Chinese travel accounts and Arab geographies, they piece together the life of a ship that was both a merchant and a symbol…
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