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Yemen's Soqotra Island and the Dragon's Blood Tree

Yemen's Soqotra Island and the Dragon's Blood Tree

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In this episode of The History of Yemen, Lucas and Luna explore the history and culture of Soqotra, the archipelago off the Horn of Africa that has been part of Yemen for centuries. They discuss the island's unique biodiversity, including the Dragon's Blood Tree, and its strategic importance in the Indian Ocean trade. The episode covers the early settlement of Soqotra, its mention in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, the arrival of Christianity in the 4th century, the island's role in the medieval Indian Ocean network, and the Portuguese occupation in the 16th century. The story continues with the Mahra sultanate's control, the British protectorate period, and Soqotra's incorporation into modern Yemen. The episode highlights the challenges facing the island today, including environmental threats from climate change and the impact of Yemen's ongoing civil war. Along the way, Lucas and Luna reflect on the importance of preserving Soqotra's natural and cultural heritage. #Soqotra #DragonBloodTree #Yemen #IndianOceanTrade #PeriplusErythraeanSea #SoqotriLanguage #ChristianitySoqotra #PortugueseEmpire #MahraSultanate #Aden #Hadiboh #UNESCO #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #YemenCivilWar #History #FexingoHistory #MiddleEast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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