The Khufu Boat
When:
Thursday, Mar 05, 2020 6:00p -
7:30p
Thursday, Mar 05, 2020 6:00p -
7:30p
Where:
Geological Lecture Hall
24 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
History, Lectures & Conferences
Event website:
https://semiticmuseum.fas.harvard.edu/event/khufu-boat
Free Public Lecture
Bob Brier, Senior Research Fellow, Long Island University
In 1954, Egyptian archaeologist Kamal el-Mallakh discovered a 144-foot ship buried next to the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Khufu boat—one of the oldest-known planked vessels from antiquity—was interred in honor of Khufu, the pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid. Bob Brier will discuss what is known about the design, propulsion, and function of this 4,600-year- old ship, based on recent tank tests conducted on a model. He will also highlight plans to build a full-scale replica of the vessel and to place it on the Nile.
Presented by the Harvard Semitic Museum with support from the Marcella Tilles Memorial Fund
Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage
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