Opone
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This article is about the historical city. For the modern city, see Hafun.
Opone (Ancient Greek: Ὀπώνη ἐμπόριον) was an ancient trading center in present-day Somalia. It is primarily known for its trade with the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Persians, and the states of ancient India.[2][3] The historic port has been identified with the city of Hafun through archaeological remains.[4] It is possible that it corresponds to the Land of Punt as known by the ancient Egyptians during the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom.[5][6][7]
Ancient Opone | |
Location | Hafun, Somalia[1] |
City-state existed: | 1st millennium BC–500 AD |