Constructed from reed, palm leaves and wood, the boat was covered in bitumen, a substance produced through the distillation of crude oil that is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties.
Quick! Blow it up! There is nothing worth preserving that is older than Mohammed's undershorts--assuming he ever wore such things.
4 posted on 04/09/2022 10:27:53 AM PDT by SamuraiScot