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What ancient Egyptian papyrus details a sea expedition to Punt, and what does it reveal about ancient maritime trade?
What ancient Egyptian papyrus details a sea expedition to Punt, and what does it reveal about ancient maritime trade?
The “Punt Expedition Papyrus,” also known as the “Hatshepsut’s Punt Expedition,” details a sea expedition to the land of Punt. This papyrus, dating to around 1470 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut, reveals the importance of maritime trade and diplomatic relations between Egypt and the regions of the Red Sea and East Africa.