site.btaInternational Expedition to Prove Ancient Trade Connection Between Black Sea, Egypt
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International Expedition to
Prove Ancient Trade Connection
Between Black Sea, Egypt
Varna, on the Black Sea, July 2 (BTA) - An international expedition will leave from the coastal city of Varna in July on a voyage to prove Herodotus' claim that there was a trade connection between the people of Ancient Egypt and the Black Sea, and more specifically that the Egyptian pyramids contain metal from the Black Sea region, said Dr. Dominique Goerlitz, who is leading the venture.
The expedition will travel by a replica of a vessel from the predinastic period in Egypt. The 14-metre reed and rope boat is currently being built near Varna by Bolivian indians from the lake Titicaca region, who have kept this tradition alive in their tribe, with materials and methods known to ancient Egyptians.
The expedition aims to prove that such primitive vessels could have made the voyage, thus also confirming the possibility of Herodotus' claim that the Egyptians have imported iron from the Black Sea region, most probably from the Caucasus. An important point in the venture is to demonstrate that the primitive water vessel can float in both directions, which would make an ancient merchant trip possible.
Dr. Dominique Goerlitz has worked as an experimental archaeologist for over 30 years, with his specialty being ancient shipping. He was pleasantly surprised when he found like-minded people in Bulgaria who wanted to participate and support the project.
The expedition's sailing team will include 12 people from 8 countries, who will sail in shifts, including Bulgarian Teodor Rokov, archaeologist from the Varna History Museum. The journey will take about three months, during which the team will cover 3,000 km through Istanbul, the Dardanelles, the Aegean and the Mediterranean sea to reach Alexandria. The crew will navigate using the stars, but modern technology will also be provided for their safety.
"The idea behind this venture resonates with Bulgarians, as there have been people on these lands since 4,200 BC," said Denko Kalchev from the INHOM Foundation, set up by the INHOM glass-making company in Beloslav, near Varna. The foundation has donated the space and equipment for building the boat. Kalchev noted that when the expedition sets off, a museum exhibition will open both in Bulgaria and in Germany. RY/DT
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DS1829NW.105
105 CULTURE - VARNA - ARCHEOLOGY - EXPEDITION Correction
International Expedition to
Prove Ancient Trade Connection
Between Black Sea, Egypt
Varna, on the Black Sea, July 2 (BTA) - An international expedition will leave from the coastal city of Varna in July on a voyage to prove Herodotus' claim that there was a trade connection between the people of Ancient Egypt and the Black Sea, and more specifically that the Egyptian pyramids contain metal from the Black Sea region, said Dr. Dominique Goerlitz, who is leading the venture.
The expedition will travel by a replica of a vessel from the predinastic period in Egypt. The 14-metre reed and rope boat is currently being built near Varna by Bolivian indians from the lake Titicaca region, who have kept this tradition alive in their tribe, with materials and methods known to ancient Egyptians.
The expedition aims to prove that such primitive vessels could have made the voyage, thus also confirming the possibility of Herodotus' claim that the Egyptians have imported iron from the Black Sea region, most probably from the Caucasus. An important point in the venture is to demonstrate that the primitive water vessel can float in both directions, which would make an ancient merchant trip possible.
Dr. Dominique Goerlitz has worked as an experimental archaeologist for over 30 years, with his specialty being ancient shipping. He was pleasantly surprised when he found like-minded people in Bulgaria who wanted to participate and support the project.
The expedition's sailing team will include 12 people from 8 countries, who will sail in shifts, including Bulgarian Teodor Rokov, archaeologist from the Varna History Museum. The journey will take about three months, during which the team will cover 3,000 km through Istanbul, the Dardanelles, the Aegean and the Mediterranean sea to reach Alexandria. The crew will navigate using the stars, but modern technology will also be provided for their safety.
"The idea behind this venture resonates with Bulgarians, as there have been people on these lands since 4,200 BC," said Denko Kalchev from the INHOM Foundation, set up by the INHOM glass-making company in Beloslav, near Varna. The foundation has donated the space and equipment for building the boat. Kalchev noted that when the expedition sets off, a museum exhibition will open both in Bulgaria and in Germany. RY/DT
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