Quanzhou
Largest port in the world around 1300
Location and Figures
- Country: China
- Type: Historical
- Region: East Asia
Overview
Called Zayton by Arab sailors, the largest port in the world around 1300 under the Yuan dynasty. Marco Polo sailed home from here in 1291. The maritime silk road left a UNESCO listed city of mosques, temples, and shipwrecks.
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