Ancient Craft, Epic Journey: Scientists Brave 140 Miles Across the Ocean in a Prehistoric Canoe—What They Discovered Changes History!
So, picture this: thousands of years before GPS, Google Maps, or even flint for that matter, our Stone Age ancestors decided, “Hey, let’s cross 140 miles of open sea from Taiwan to Japan.” Sounds like a prank, right? Yet, they somehow pulled it off with nothing but primitive tools and guts. Fast forward to today, a group of adventurous—and maybe slightly crazy—scientists took a page out of history by crafting a real-deal Stone Age canoe, using only the stuff that would’ve been lying around back then. With stone axes in hand and no modern tech to lean on, they paddled through some of the roughest ocean currents you can imagine, proving that yes, our ancestors were basically the original seafaring badasses. Intrigued by how these ancient mariners beat the odds? Dive into this epic re-creation that blends history, science, and a sprinkle of “Are you kidding me?” moments. LEARN MORE
Scientists built a primitive canoe using only tools and methods available during the Stone Age to see if they could complete the 140-mile journey early humans made 30,000 years ago.
Yousuke KaifuThe crew completed the 140-mile trip in 45 hours.
Over 30,000 years ago, prehistoric humans made the journey from Taiwan to Japan, crossing 140 miles of open sea. Scientists have long been baffled by how they managed to do so with the tools and knowledge of the time — and now they may have an answer.
A new study published in Science Advances details how a group of researchers built a primitive dugout canoe using only materials and methods that would have been available 30,000 years ago. They then made the treacherous journey across the East China Sea, proving that the trip was indeed possible even during the Stone Age.
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