History of the jambiya

Michael Blalock · 20th January 2009, 12:34 AM

On the subject of how old the Jambiya is; here is a quote from Ibn Battuta who visited yemen in the ealry 1330's. Now I need to find the arabic version to double check this.

Steve · 20th January 2009, 11:31 PM

Michael,
This is quite interesting to track down the origin and development of the southern arabic jambiya. I suspect that there is a longer history than most people realise and that the early Roman trade with India via Yemen may even be the genesis.
Can you tell me where the quote you have posted has come from and the date of the translation.
Thanks, Steve

20th January 2009, 12:34 AM	#1
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	History of the jambiya On the subject of how old the Jambiya is; here is a quote from Ibn Battuta who visited yemen in the ealry 1330's. Now I need to find the arabic version to double check this. Attached Images

20th January 2009, 11:31 PM	#2
Steve Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 58	Michael, This is quite interesting to track down the origin and development of the southern arabic jambiya. I suspect that there is a longer history than most people realise and that the early Roman trade with India via Yemen may even be the genesis. Can you tell me where the quote you have posted has come from and the date of the translation. Thanks, Steve