Ancient pharaoh’s boat goes for a crane ride

CAIRO, EGYPT—Humanity’s biggest and oldest artifact made of wood now has a new resting place thanks to a carefully co-ordinated crane lift. The 4,600-year-old wooden solar boat is believed to have belonged to King Khufu, a fourth-dynasty monarch. Due to the boat’s extreme age, the lift had to be carefully planned. Belgian Besix-Orascom Joint Venture … Continue reading Ancient pharaoh’s boat goes for a crane ride