Uncover the ancient secrets of the **Indian Ocean trade** with this pivotal study on glass finds from Quseir al-Qadim. Explore the distribution of exquisite **ancient glass** from the Red Sea to **India**, revealing crucial insights into historical trade routes and glassmaking technology. This volume meticulously details archaeological discoveries from the 1st-2nd and 13th-14th centuries AD, highlighting the vital economic and cultural connections between Egypt and the Indian subcontinent. Essential for historians, archaeologists, and anyone fascinated by the deep heritage of maritime commerce and ancient oriental civilizations impacting India.