Punt Genie

🌍 Historical Overview of ‘Punt Genie’

📜 Early Beginnings (Ancient Times)

• Discovery of ‘Punt’

  Year	Event
  c. 2500 BC	The first references to the land of Punt appear in ancient Egyptian texts.

• Trade Relations Established

  Year	Event
  c. 2000 BC	Trade routes are established between Egypt and Punt, sharing goods like incense and gold.

🏺 The Golden Age (New Kingdom)

• Expeditions to Punt

  Year	Event
  c. 1500 BC	Queen Hatshepsut commissions a famous expedition to Punt, capturing its riches.

• Punt Depicted in Art

  Year	Event
  c. 1450 BC	Numerous wall reliefs depicting the abundant treasures of Punt are created in temples.

🕰️ Decline and Aftermath (Late Period)

• Invasion and Trade Decline

  Year	Event
  c. 1000 BC	Invasions and political turmoil in Egypt lead to a decline in trade with Punt.

• Mythologizing of Punt

  Year	Event
  c. 500 BC	Punt becomes a mythical land, often depicted in literature and folklore.

🔍 Rediscovery and Legacy (Modern Era)

• Archaeological Discoveries

  Year	Event
  19th Century	Archaeologists begin to uncover artifacts that hint at the historical significance of Punt.

•  Cultural References Today

  Year	Event
  21st Century	Punt continues to influence modern literature, art, and cultural discussions about trade and exchange.