The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea (2010)

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Over three thousand years ago, legend has it that Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh, sent a fleet of ships to the wonderful, distant land of Punt. A bas-relief in the temple where she is entombed in Luxor shows them bringing back extraordinary treasures. But did this expedition really happen? And if it did, where exactly is the land of Punt? Drawing upon recent finds, the archaeologist Cheryl Ward sets out to recreate the voyage, in a full-size replica of one of these ancient ships, sailing it in the wake of Hatshepsut's fleet, in search of the mythical land of Punt. A human adventure as well as a scientific challenge, the expedition proves that, contrary to popular belief, the ancient Egyptians had the necessary tools, science and techniques to sail the seas.

Director: Stéphane Bégoin
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: Sombrero & Co Mezzo France Television, Essential Media and Entertainment, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stéphane Bégoin
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea about?
Over three thousand years ago, legend has it that Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh, sent a fleet of ships to the wonderful, distant land of Punt. A bas-relief in the temple where she is entombed in Luxor shows them bringing back extraordinary treasures. But did this expedition really happen? And if it did, where exactly is the land of Punt? Drawing upon recent finds, the archaeologist Cheryl Ward sets out to recreate the voyage, in a full-size replica of one of these ancient ships, sailing it in the wake of Hatshepsut's fleet, in search of the mythical land of Punt. A human adventure as well as a scientific challenge, the expedition proves that, contrary to popular belief, the ancient Egyptians had the necessary tools, science and techniques to sail the seas.
Who directed The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea?
The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea was directed by Stéphane Bégoin.
Who stars in The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea?
The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea stars Cheryl Ward.
How long is The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea?
The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea?
The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea produced?
The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea was produced in United Kingdom.