According to first - century Greek geographer Strabo, in his time, 120 Alexandrian ships sailed from Myos Hormos to engage in trade with India every year.
Esimesel sajandil elanud kreeka geograaf Strabon kirjutab, et tema ajal sõitis Myoshormosest igal aastal välja 120 Aleksandria laeva, et Indiaga kaubavahetust pidada.