Pushing the date of sea travel
Archaeology Team Discovers Oldest Remains of Seafaring Ships in the World
The discovery of 4000 year old ships capable of sailing the high seas with cargo and people opens up a world of possibilities for civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians.
We already knew that the Egyptians were capable of building some great ships, but this discovery confirms that they were even better than we might have believed (or imagined).
The ships found on the coast of the Red Sea were bound for Punt, an ancient city that is the subject of controversy and scholarly debate.
That Queen Hatshepsut sent a fleet to Punt is documented, but the location of the city is uncertain. Some believe it to be at the horn of Africa.
This opens up considerable possibilities for the sea-faring activities of ancient Egypt and other ancient peoples.
Tom.
The discovery of 4000 year old ships capable of sailing the high seas with cargo and people opens up a world of possibilities for civilizations such as the ancient Egyptians.
We already knew that the Egyptians were capable of building some great ships, but this discovery confirms that they were even better than we might have believed (or imagined).
The ships found on the coast of the Red Sea were bound for Punt, an ancient city that is the subject of controversy and scholarly debate.
That Queen Hatshepsut sent a fleet to Punt is documented, but the location of the city is uncertain. Some believe it to be at the horn of Africa.
This opens up considerable possibilities for the sea-faring activities of ancient Egypt and other ancient peoples.
Tom.
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