At the Edge of the Ecumene

Would you like to embark on a long and perilous journey through amazing Africa? Delve into the mysteries and enigmas of Ancient Egypt? The eminent science fiction writer Ivan Antonovich Efremov leads his reader deep into the past, making them experience thrilling and exciting adventures alongside the book's characters. The great pharaoh Djedefre wanted to comprehend the vastness of the world and sent a naval expedition south under the leadership of his treasurer Baurdjed to search for the distant and mysterious land of Punt. And the young sculptor Pandion, captivated by the beauty of art, leaves his beloved at home and goes to Crete to learn about the ancient culture of this island. The young man faces severe trials and hardships, and soon his only thought becomes the desire to return home... Illustrations by Oleg Pakhomov help the reader fully immerse themselves in the long-gone era of the reign of the Egyptian pharaohs.