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@ ch0k1
2025-02-26 00:22:25
Archaeologists Found Ancient Tools That Contradict the Timeline of Civilization
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a63870396/ancient-boats-southeast-asia/
In the history of studying the proliferation of humanity across the globe, there has long been one question that has stumped researchers: How did the islands of Southeast Asia (ISEA) become so well-inhabited so long ago? It likely required technological seafaring advancements beyond what was considered likely during the Paleolithic era. But those experts may have a surprising new answer thanks to new research that shows the ancient people of the Philippines and ISEA may have mastered seafaring well before anyone else.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/897271