Dhow is the generic name for traditional sailing boats with one or two masts and triangular lateen sails. Dhows probably originated in India from 600BC to 600AD. Dhows were used for trade in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. The first trading dhows were used by the Somali people. The oldest dhow is the BedenContinue reading “Dhows”
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Sailing ships from Egypt originate from very earl times. By 1200 BC large warships were made in Egypt. There was extensive trade between north east Africa and Arabia. Dhow and Felucca boats were widely used for trade and fishing.
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