Synopsis:  The Sabaeans and Himyarites leveraged their control over south Arabian aromatics into a lucrative trade that spanned the ancient world.  The region’s remoteness, wealth and active diplomacy afforded some protection from the powerful empires who frequently dominated the north. 



Map of the Arabian Peninsula:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Yemen.jpg

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