7,000-year-old sophisticated canoes discovered in Italy provide insights into Neolithic seafaring technology.
7,000-year-old sophisticated canoes discovered in Italy offer insights into Neolithic seafaring technology. Researchers found five canoes at the submerged Neolithic village of La Marmotta, near Rome, dating from 5700-5100 BC. These advanced boats, made from hollowed-out trees, feature transverse reinforcements and stone tools linked to nearby islands, supporting their seaworthiness. The study suggests that significant advancements in sailing were made during the early Neolithic period.
March 20, 2024
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