A recent study published in Science Advances details how humans over 30,000 years ago navigated a 140-mile journey from Taiwan to the Ryukyu Islands using stone-age technology. Researchers constructed a canoe mimicking the methods of that era, overcoming tough conditions that previous boat designs failed to master. This experiment sheds light on the less-understood maritime migration patterns of early humans, suggesting they possessed more sophisticated seafaring abilities than previously believed. The project emphasizes the need to reassess the technological capabilities of Paleolithic cultures.
The study shows that early humans in Taiwan were capable of building seafaring vessels that competed well against the strong currents they faced, a major technological achievement.
Previous assumptions about human migration patterns are being challenged by our findings, giving new insight into how maritime journeys could have been achieved in prehistoric times.
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