
Episode 111: Pre-Islamic Arabia
Literature and History
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The Roman Empire's Expansion and Early Encounters with Arabia
This chapter explores the Roman Empire's peak under Emperor Trajan in 117 CE, detailing its extensive territorial expansion into the Arabian Peninsula. It also highlights Trajan's military campaigns and their significance in establishing early interactions with Arabian peoples, while reflecting on the pre-existing Greek knowledge of the region's trade.
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