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1. Exploring the Virgin Country.

Author

Lawler, Andrew

Subjects
*MARITIME history, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL research, *HISTORY of shipbuilding, *ANTIQUITIES
Abstract

The article discusses the maritime history of Oman. Oman's past inaccessibility is said to have been replaced by a welcoming attitude under the sultanate of Monarch Qaboos bin Said. Expatriate archaeological teams are said to be exploring numerous 5th and 4th millennium Before Common Era (BCE) sites throughout Oman.

Published
2010
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2. The Shipping News, Circa 2200 B. C. E.

Author

A. L.

Subjects
*MARITIME history, *HISTORY of shipbuilding, *OCEAN travel, *HISTORY
Abstract

The article discusses historical aspects of ocean vessels and their possible use in travel between Arabia and Indus River civilizations approximately 4,000 years ago. It mentions the sinking of the Magan III during archaeological research in 2005 designed to evaluate ancient travel between Oman and India. The ship's design is discussed.

Published
2010

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