Feature: What Is Khufu's Solar Barge?

Presenter: Farrah Berrou


Delivered:
Beirut on April 23, 2017

In this afikra feature, Farah Berrou sheds light on the shipbuilding technology of Ancient Egypt through the story of Pharaoh Khufu’s solar barge, its discovery, the theories behind its purpose, and where it is today.


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Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the ‎presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.

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