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{{Location map|Saudi Arabia|caption=Approximate location of Farasan Islands|lat_deg=16.50|lon_deg=41.35}} |
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'''Saso Island''' is an island off the coast of [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is part of the [[Farasan Islands]]. It is located in the [[Red Sea]] at {{coord|16.50|N|41.35|E|type:isle}}. In the 15th century, there was a recognised [[navigation route]] to the west of the island. |
'''Saso Island''' is an island off the coast of [[Saudi Arabia]]. It is part of the [[Farasan Islands]]. It is located in the [[Red Sea]] at {{coord|16.50|N|41.35|E|type:isle}}. In the 15th century, there was a recognised [[navigation route]] to the west of the island. its size is about 22.6 sq km. |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 22:29, 9 February 2016
Saso Island is an island off the coast of Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Farasan Islands. It is located in the Red Sea at 16°30′N 41°21′E / 16.50°N 41.35°E. In the 15th century, there was a recognised navigation route to the west of the island. its size is about 22.6 sq km.
References
- http://paleodb.org/cgi-bin/bridge.pl?action=displayCollectionDetails&collection_no=55374
- G. R. Tibbetts (1961). "Arab Navigation in the Red Sea". The Geographical Journal. 127 (3). Blackwell Publishing: 322–334. doi:10.2307/1794953. JSTOR 1794953.