Greek historian Herodotus recorded that in the seventh century B.C.E., Pharaoh Necho of Egypt assembled a flotilla of Phoenician ships, manned by Phoenician crews, at the head of the Red Sea.
Kreeka ajaloolane Herodotos kirjutas, et 7. sajandil e.m.a kogus Egiptuse vaarao Neho Foiniikia laevastiku foiniiklastest meresõitjatega Punase mere suudmesse.