Excavations Of 7,000 Year Old Underwater Village Reveal Use Of Advanced Nautical Technology
Excavations at a 7,000-year-old village that is currently underwater reveal the use of advanced nautical technology by ancient sailors.
The Debrief 3:20 am on April 11, 2024
A team of researchers led by Gerard Gibaja, a professor at Rovira i Virgili University in Spain, have discovered the remains of five canoes and other archaeological evidence dating back to 7500 BCE in an underwater prehistoric settlement known as La Marmotta, located near Bracciano Lake in Italy. This discovery provides evidence that ancient societies were capable of advanced nautical technology, as the canoes required a detailed understanding of structural design and labor organization.
- Researchers found five canoes and other archaeological remains at La Marmotta, an underwater prehistoric settlement in Italy.
- The canoes date back to 7500 BCE.
- Evidence suggests that ancient societies were capable of advanced nautical technology and labor organization.
- Canoes required a detailed understanding of structural design and labor organization for construction and operation.
- La Marmotta settlement is exceptionally well-preserved due to being under water and sediment, ensuring protection from erosion and bacterial degradation.
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