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Research uncovering technologically sophisticated boats used over 7,000 years ago in the Mediterranean demonstrates early European civilizations’ advanced seafaring skills, suggesting a profound knowledge of boat construction and potential avenues for future archaeological discoveries. Excavation of Canoe 5. Credit: Gibaja et al.
One canoe is also associated with three T-shaped wooden objects, each with a series of holes that were likely used to fasten ropes tied to sails or other nautical elements. These features, along with previous reconstruction experiments, indicate these were seaworthy vessels, a conclusion supported by the presence at the site of stone tools linked to nearby islands.
The authors describe these canoes as exceptional examples of prehistoric boats whose construction required a detailed understanding of structural design and wood properties in addition to well-organized specialized labor. Similarities between these canoes and more recent nautical technologies support the idea that many major advances in sailing were made during the early Neolithic. The authors suggest there may be more boats preserved near La Marmotta, a potential avenue for future research.
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