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The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea

Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh, embarked on a legendary expedition to the land of Punt, sending ships to explore and trade with this distant region.

An ancient boat from 3500 BC is unearthed and reconstructed by a team of experts in shipbuilding and archaeology during an expedition to Punt, led by Pharaoh Hatshepsut, who wore male attire to solidify her position and reign for 20 years.

Info about The Pharaoh Who Conquered the Sea

Network: BBC Four

Production Countries: Australia, Egypt, France, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography