Ancient port discovered in Egypt

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The study of Ancient Egypt is fascinating.

In ancient Egypt, the era of 2686 to 2181 BC was considered “The Old Kingdom” period and “The Age of the Pyramid Builders.”

Boats were carved out of wood and had a significant role in ancient Egyptian society and funerary beliefs. The old Pharaohs had boats buried near them to guide their journey through the afterlife.

Hunters near the Nile used papyrus boats to capture birds and collect lotus blossom. Papyrus (tall grassy stem plants) and lotus flowers were important symbols in Egypt during “The Old Kingdom” period.

King Neferikare whom ruled ancient Egypt from 2475-2455 BC after Pharaoh Sahure had construction plans for a larger pyramid than King Sahure but his pyramid was never finished.

King Neferikare’s tomb-pyramid would have held important clues if ancient Egyptian waterways-sea ports were used for other purposes. Tombs throughout the Old and New Kingdom periods would have held important clues also.

Interesting history and recent developments...

(I have some old books on Egypt but have not traveled there before. Like many students of history, I would like to visit the ancient museums-centers someday. )

Reference: Ancient Egypt, Kingdom of the Pharaohs.

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