The Land of Punt (Egyptian: pwnt; alternate Egyptological readings Pwene (t) [1] /puːnt/) was an ancient kingdom known from Ancient Egyptian trade records. It produced and exported gold, aromatic resins, blackwood, ebony, ivory and wild animals. [2]

Aug 1, 2011 · Punt was probably located in the modern-day region of North West Somalia based on the similarity between the ancient city of Opone referenced by ancient works and the modern city of Pouen, Somalia. The Egyptians called Punt Pwenet or Pwene which translates as Pouen known to the Greeks as Opone.

Punt, in ancient Egyptian and Greek geography, the southern coast of the Red Sea and adjacent coasts of the Gulf of Aden, corresponding to modern coastal Ethiopia and Djibouti.

Nov 5, 2022 · Egyptian records speak highly of the Land of Punt and refer to the land as Ta Netjer, Land of the Gods. While the exact location of Punt is still a matter of debate, it has been established that the people of Punt traded in gold, ivory, incense, and slaves.

Jul 27, 2020 · According to the blog post image of the map of Punin (Punt), and the coordinates given out below by Dr. Gunnar Thomas and Paul Gallez, ancient Punt was in South America near the Puno region of Peru, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Apr 26, 2012 · This map depicts a possible location of the Land of Punt, together with travel routes from Egypt to Punt.

The Turin Papyrus Map is an ancient Egyptian treasure map, generally considered the oldest surviving topographical and geological map from the ancient world. It shows the locations of gold and slilver mines, where to quarry the prized bekhen-stone and it …

Oct 30, 2024 · The Land of Punt was an ancient region known from Egyptian trade records. It was celebrated for its valuable exports of gold, incense, ebony, ivory, and wild animals, which were highly valued in Egyptian culture and religious practices.

Dec 14, 2022 · Surprisingly, the clinching evidence isn’t some newly discovered ancient map. Instead, it comes – quite literally – from the mouth of one of Punt’s baboons. The ancient Egyptians first began...

Jan 7, 2019 · The folks at @checkoutafrica has this reconstructed historical map that shows the different civilizations of the classical era. The land of Punt appears to be the precursor of Ancient Azania, which in turn, was the precursor to the Swahili City-States.