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Reed boats were important in ancient Egypt becasue they were sea-worthy when made correctly and could ship goods upand down the nile. Reed and later wood boats made alexandria and other Eqyptian coastal citys major ports of trade.

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Why did ancient Egypt had little contact with surrounding civilization for many centuries?

Actually, Ancient Egypt had considerable contact with surrounding civilizations. They traded with the Mycenae, Greek, Hittite, Syrian, Babylonian, Sumerian, and Thor Heyerdahl discovered they took reed boats to the civilizations of India. He also showed they had the ability to visit The Americas in their reed boats.


What were the ancient Egyptian boats made of?

Papyrus, Wood (Bark) and Reed


What Egyptian boats are there?

papyrus reed boats, reed rafts, wooden boats, dynats


What materials were used to make clothing in ancient Egypt?

rush,reed,palm,linen


What was the plant in ancient Egypt used to make boats?

Ancient Egyptians used the papyrus reed to make boats. Bundles of papyrus were tied together to form a kind of canoe like raft. Other uses of papyrus were for parchment, basket weaving and cloth making. Papyrus grows commonly along the banks of the Nile River, and is considered a 'Gift of the Nile'.


How many different boats did the Ancient Egyptians use?

The Ancient Egyptians used several types of boats, primarily for transportation, trade, and fishing. Common types included the papyrus reed boats, which were lightweight and used on the Nile, and larger wooden boats for carrying goods and people over longer distances. Additionally, they had specialized vessels like the solar boats used in burial practices for the pharaohs. Overall, the diversity of boats reflects their reliance on the Nile River for daily life and commerce.


Why was reed used in ancient Egypt?

Papyrus reeds were used to make paper so the Egyptians could write.


What were types of Egyptian boats?

Ancient Egyptian boats were primarily categorized into two types: rivercraft and seagoing vessels. Rivercraft, such as the papyrus reed boats and wooden ships, were used for navigating the Nile and for trade, fishing, and transportation. Seagoing vessels, like the larger wooden ships, were designed for maritime trade and exploration, particularly in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Both types played crucial roles in the economy and culture of ancient Egypt, facilitating trade, communication, and religious ceremonies.


What were reed boats used for?

Reed boats were used forhunting marine animals, trading along the Nile, and traveling along the big river.


What was an ancient egyptians scribes equipment?

The scribes were a group of people in ancient Egypt who knew how to read and write. They wrote on papyrus using reed brushes dipped in ink.


What was the chief industry in ancient Egypt?

The chief industry of Ancient Egypt was agriculture. In all but the worst years Egypt produced more grain than it needed which was then exported all over the ancient world. They also produced linen, cloth woven from flax and paper from papyrus a reed that grew profusely along the banks of the Nile.


When was the reed pen invented?

Traces of the reed pen have been found as far back as 4th century BC, in Ancient Egypt. They were originally used for writing on papyrus, but continue to be used today in calligraphy.