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Gulf of Aden

The Gulf of Aden is an arm of the Indian Ocean between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, linking the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea. Its ports, such as Zeila, were vital outlets for trade from the Ethiopian highlands. The Adal Sultanate drew much of its wealth and political orientation from its position along this coast.

Gulf of Aden
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Mentioned in 2 profiles

Adal SultanateFoundation, Socioeconomy, GovernanceRepublic of SomalilandFoundation

Mentioned in 5 state histories

Kingdom of AwsanKingdom of QatabanSultanate of ShewaLower Aulaqi SultanateState of Dathina

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Gulf of Aden. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gulf-of-aden
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The Epoch Institute. “Gulf of Aden.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gulf-of-aden.
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