1. The Arab Slave Trade Across the Indian Ocean
Spanning over a millennium, the Arab slave trade across the Indian Ocean was a vast and enduring network. Millions of Africans were forcibly transported from East Africa to markets in Arabia, Persia, and South Asia. Zanzibar became a notorious hub, while Persian ports bustled with this human traffic. The legacy of this trade is visible today in the diverse cultures along the Swahili Coast and beyond, where African, Arab, and Asian influences intermingle. Learn more about the Arab slave trade
