Abstract
The ancient boat of Galilee is built of wooden parts that served different roles in its construction: strakes, frames, keel, tenons and pegs. The boat’s timbers were examined, and 12 plant genera were identified, the two main ones being cedar and oak. All the identified tree species grow in the area, at various distances from the Sea of Galilee, except for cedrus, which was brought from further north. The choice of wood for the boat’s construction was based on factors such as hardness, durability, abundance, shape and length.
Keywords
Galilee, sea, Kibbutz Ginnosar, technology, botanics
Recommended Citation
Werker, Ella
(2005)
"Identification of the Wood in the Ancient Boat from the Sea of Galilee,"
'Atiqot: Vol. 50, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1175
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol50/iss1/13
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