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A ship replica made from reed

Abora-IV, which has been made using ancient techniques and designed by German archaeologist Dominique Gorlitz, arrives in Turkey's northwestern Canakkale province on Aug 27, 2019. [Photo/IC]

An antique ship replica, Abora-IV ,inspired by from rock paintings from the Nubian Desert made from reed, has docked in Turkey.

An international team of archaeologists and explorers set sail on the reed boat, hoping to prove that Greek Argonauts were not the first to trade on the Black Sea. Its unique design is inspired by old Egyptian paintings and constructed using only totora reed and wood.

Abora-IV, which has been made using ancient techniques and designed by German archaeologist Dominique Gorlitz, arrives in Turkey's northwestern Canakkale province on Aug 27, 2019. [Photo/IC]

Their journey probably continues on Friday towards the south, and the next destination is the North Aegean island Limnos.

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