From the speculative coastlines of ancient Babylonian clay tablets to the precise satellite imagery of the modern era, maps of the Persian Gulf serve as powerful historical documents. This gallery […]
Quick facts Location: West Asia Type: Gulf / marginal sea (a Mediterranean sea in the geographic sense) Inflow / Connections: Gulf of Oman (via the Strait of Hormuz); Shatt al-Arab […]
The Middle East map clearly illustrates the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea—two of the most consequential bodies of water shaping global history, economics, and geopolitics. […]
Welcome, explorers! Let’s set sail to discover the Persian Gulf, an ancient and shimmering body of water that has been a center of trade, culture, and life for thousands of years. […]
The Enduring Name: A Link to Antiquity The body of water situated between the Iranian Plateau and the Arabian Peninsula is internationally and historically known as the Persian Gulf. This name […]
Great power competition in the Persian Gulf is reshaping maritime security, energy routes, and port governance as China and Russia expand roles and U.S. influence recalibrates. Why this topic matters […]
Where to bunker in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz: key hubs, services, risks, and best practices for ship operators. Why the Persian Gulf–Hormuz corridor is a […]
Roped four abreast, the column of camels shuffled in the darkness across the rocky plain, each following the shadowy forms of the four in front. The drivers and passengers intermittently […]
Explore how the Persian Gulf’s ancient maritime trade routes transformed the Hijaz, fueling Mecca’s rise and facilitating Islam’s rapid spread across oceans. Discover the enduring link between seafaring and cultural […]
An Encyclopaedic Survey of Marine Life in One of the World’s Most Extreme Seas Life at the Edge of Environmental Tolerance The Persian Gulf is among the most environmentally challenging […]
