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Ancient Southeast Asian Mariners Redefined: 40,000 Years Ahead

2/28/2025

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Ancient mariners of Southeast Asia were far more advanced than previously thought, mastering deep-sea fishing and boat building 40,000 years ago, according to groundbreaking research from Ateneo de Manila University. This revelation, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reshapes our understanding of prehistoric maritime skills and the ingenuity of these early seafarers.

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Ancient mariners of Southeast Asia were far more advanced than previously thought, mastering deep-sea fishing and boat building 40,000 years ago, according to groundbreaking research from Ateneo de Manila University. This revelation, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reshapes our understanding of prehistoric maritime skills and the ingenuity of these early seafarers.