The ancient egyptians developed two principal types of boats: papyrus skiffs, used locally lor hunting and fishing in the marshes; and wooden boats used lor longer voyages and for transporting heavy loads. The Nile, which winds its way northwards for a distance of about 7 'iO miles along the whole length of the country, not only provides Egypt with the famed Icrtilitv of its soil, but also offers the swiftest and most
The ancient egyptians developed two principal types of boats: papyrus skiffs, used locally lor hunting and fishing in the marshes; and wooden boats used lor longer voyages and for transporting heavy loads. The Nile, which winds its way northwards for a distance of about 7 'iO miles along the whole length of the country, not only provides Egypt with the famed Icrtilitv of its soil, but also offers the swiftest and most
The ancient egyptians developed two principal types of boats: papyrus skiffs, used locally lor hunting and fishing in the marshes; and wooden boats used lor longer voyages and for transporting heavy loads. The Nile, which winds its way northwards for a distance of about 7 'iO miles along the whole length of the country, not only provides Egypt with the famed Icrtilitv of its soil, but also offers the swiftest and most
The ancient egyptians developed two principal types of boats: papyrus skiffs, used locally lor hunting and fishing in the marshes; and wooden boats used lor longer voyages and for transporting heavy loads. The Nile, which winds its way northwards for a distance of about 7 'iO miles along the whole length of the country, not only provides Egypt with the famed Icrtilitv of its soil, but also offers the swiftest and most