A. A. Belov

Parusnaia osnastka drevneegipetskikh korablei v epokhu Ramessidov (1295–1069 gg. do n. e.) [Sails and rigging of Ancient Egyptian ships during the Ramesside Period (1295–1069 BC)]

In the seventh article of this series the author considers the peculiarities of sails and rigging of Ancient Egyptian ships during the Ramesside Period (1295–1069 BC). The available material proves that a traditional rig with a boom from the early New Kingdom was still in use. However, the representations of an innovative boomless rig, first attested during the Amarna period, become even more frequent. In addition, a transitional type of a rig with a boom but equipped with brails for easier handling of the sail is equally attested on the reliefs from the Ramesside Period.

Keywords:
ancient shipbuilding, ancient rigging, seafaring in Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Ramesside Period.

Original language — Russian.

DOI: 10.24412/2686-9276-2023-00004.

Referring: A. A. Belov Sails and rigging of Ancient Egyptian ships during the Ramesside Period (1295–1069 BC) [in Russian] // Egypt and neighbouring countries 2 (2023): 1–19. DOI: 10.24412/2686-9276-2023-00004.

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