fig 6-10b

Fig. 6-10. Plant exploration.
B. Ships of Queen Hatshepsut's fleet landing at Punt (northeastern coast of Africa) with exotic merchandise for Egypt. From a temple at Deir el-Bahri, Egypt, ca. 1500 BCE. Note the tame baboons, the marine character of the fishes depicted, and the carriage and storage of growing incense plants.
Source: Singer et al., 1954, Fig. 32.

Previous Image | Close window | Next Image