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The Aksumite Navy: Masters of the Red Sea
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Before Lalibela, before Gondar, there was Aksum — a kingdom that ruled the Red Sea and built an empire that stretched into Arabia. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the maritime power of ancient Ethiopia, from the port of Adulis to the Persian and Roman influences that shaped its trade. Discover how Aksumite kings commanded the waves, why the kingdom's navy was a force to be reckoned with, and how control of the sea made Aksum one of the ancient world's great superpowers. Along the way, they uncover the legend of Queen Makeda's voyage to Solomon's court, the mysterious 'Aksumite thalassocracy,' and the naval campaigns that secured Aksum's dominance over rival powers. This is the story of Africa's hidden superpower, told from the deck of its ships.