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Erythrean Sea
red sea

In contrast to the modern naming in ancient times the Erythrean Sea meant all the waters surrounding the Arabian peninsula, including the (north-western) Indian Ocean, but also the Persian Gulf as well as the Arabian Gulf.

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this entry was last changed Apr 15, 2005