The Khufu Boat

When:
Thursday, Mar 05, 2020 6:00p -
7:30p

Where:
Geological Lecture Hall
24 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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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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