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A traditional dhow sailing vessel, used by medieval Arab traders in the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.
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APA Style
Capurso, A. (2019, March 27). Traditional Dhow Sailing Vessel. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10328/traditional-dhow-sailing-vessel/
Chicago Style
Capurso, Alessandro. "Traditional Dhow Sailing Vessel." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 27, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10328/traditional-dhow-sailing-vessel/.
MLA Style
Capurso, Alessandro. "Traditional Dhow Sailing Vessel." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 27 Mar 2019, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10328/traditional-dhow-sailing-vessel/. Web. 09 Jul 2025.
