How Pharaoh's boat ended up underground

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    Live-to-air radio interview on ABC Radio 702 Drive with Richard Glover on the regular Self-Improvement Wednesday segment. 

    Subject

    Discussion about the discovery, nature and purpose of the cedar ship found next to the Great Pyramid of King Khufu (Cheops) at Giza (c. 2565 BC). The topic is connected to Dr Sowada's Future Fellowship Project.

    Period13 Sept 2017

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    • TitleHow Pharaoh's boat ended up underground
      Degree of recognitionRegional
      Media name/outletABC Radio 702 Drive
      Media typeRadio
      Duration/Length/Size11 min 17 sec
      Country/TerritoryAustralia
      Date13/09/17
      DescriptionInterview about the discovery, nature and purpose of the ship found next to the Great Pyramid of King Khufu (Cheops) at Giza (c. 2565 BC). The ship was discovered in 1954 is one of the oldest boats ever found. The boat was likely used by the king in life, and buried to assist his journey across the sky with the sun-god Ra in the afterlife. The boat was made of cedar from Lebanon, attesting the extent of trade relations with the Mediterranean during the period.
      Producer/AuthorRichard Glover
      URLwww.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/drive/self-improvement-pharoahs-boat/8942576
      PersonsKarin Sowada
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