Episode 11: Off To Punt We Go

Published: April 29, 2013, 11:05 a.m.

b'The Great Fleet. Around 2585 BCE, King Userkaf died and passed the throne to his son, Sahure ("One Who is Close to Re"). At this point, Egyptians launched the first (recorded) expedition to Punt. This mysterious land, somewhere near Ethiopia, Somalia or Yemen, was a major destination for trade. Sahure commemorated the event lavishly...\\n\\nDate c.2580 - 2570 BCE www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com.\\n\\nSupport the Show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast.\\n\\nMusic by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com.\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'