In fact there may be several locations associated with the Ganibatum who appear involved in the transport of people and goods along the Euphrates and connected waterways. The Gnbtyw people (Genebtyw or Genebtyu) first appear in Year 32 of the reign of Thutmose III (ca.
1448 BC). and once again in a superscription dating to the time of Ramesses II (Kitchen 1999 p, 104-105).