Mummified Baboons Reveal Location Of Egypt's Legendary Ancient Trading Partner
For 1000 of years , Egypt had a major trading partner known as Punt . Although the significance of Punt as a source of gold , pearl , and exotic timbers was well recorded , its precise location has been a mystery . Now that may have been solve , thanks to some mummified baboon . Egyptian records show a major trading expedition to Punt 4,500 twelvemonth ago , and it appears gold had made its way between the kingdom even earlier ....