Dhow (/ d aʊ /; Arabic: داو, romanized: dāw) is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with settee or sometimes lateen sails, used in the Red Sea …

2016年5月9日 · Zanzibar, the jewel of the East African coastline, has it all. With beautiful beaches, fascinating history and cultural influences from Europe to Asia, Zanzibar has an old …

African maritime history and navigation encompass various traditions of seafaring, trade, and navigation across the African continent, particularly along its extensive coastlines and among …

The system of dhows traversing along the East African, Arabian and Indian coasts had an enormous cultural and economic impact on this area. It made possible a steady flow and …

Turn-of-the-century photographs of dhows off the east coast of Africa. These feature the enormous diversity of dhows, sailing craft ranging from coastal fishing boats to ocean-going …

Imagine gliding across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the warm breeze filling the sails of a beautifully crafted wooden boat. This isn't just any boat—it's a dhow, a piece of living …

2024年4月10日 · In the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, a timeless tradition continues to thrive as African sailors navigate the seas aboard the iconic vessels known as dhows. For centuries, …

Maritime archaeology in East Africa spans the range from the horn of Somalia south to Mozambique, and includes the various islands and island chains dotting the map off the coast …

Dhows are ancient two-masted sailing boats that were used especially in the Middle East regions. Generally known as traditional Arab boats, dhows were used in the olden times for trading …

Indigenous to the coasts of the Arabian peninsula, India, and East Africa, the earliest dhows were shell built--simple dugouts with teak planks sewn to their sides to form a hull. Gradually,...