Opone, Ancient trade port in Somalia.
Located at coordinates 10.4118N, 51.2865E, Opone functioned as a maritime trading center connecting Eastern Africa with merchants from Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Archaeological findings from the first century CE indicate Opone served as a vital commercial hub for frankincense, spices, tortoise shells, and ivory trade.
The port settlement maintained extensive trade networks across the Indian Ocean, facilitating exchanges between African, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean civilizations.
The natural harbor formation at Opone provided ships protection from strong winds and allowed for safe anchoring during seasonal trading periods.
Marine artifacts recovered from Opone reveal direct trading connections with merchants from as far as Indonesia, demonstrating its significance in ancient maritime commerce.
GPS coordinates: 10.41180,51.28658
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:17
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