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Zheng He and the Chinese Treasure Fleet

The Explorers Podcast

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The Four Treasure Voyages

In 1414, the Lee Emperor ordered a new treasure voyage. The fleet would sail to Ormuz, which guarded access to the Persian Gulf. For the first time, China was bringing commerce to the Arab world.

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