Tutankhamun's Egypt (1972)

S1E3 The Nile Fleet

In 1954, during roadwork near the Great Pyramid of Gizeh, the remarkably preserved remnants of Cheops' royal ship were uncovered. After extensive restoration, this vessel stands as the world's oldest surviving ship. Its craftsmanship highlights that a civilization centered around the Nile was indeed a nation of seafarers. Cyril Aldred provides the introduction.