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Ancient Seafarers: 30,000-Year Journey Revealed by Researchers

6/26/2025

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A team of researchers, led by Yousuke Kaifu, embarked on an extraordinary journey, reenacting a 30,000-year-old maritime expedition from Taiwan to Japan's Ryukyu Islands in a handcrafted dugout canoe. Their findings reveal the remarkable skills of ancient paddlers who navigated treacherous waters, illuminating the incredible seafaring abilities and migration patterns of our ancestors.

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Story summary

A team of researchers, led by Yousuke Kaifu, embarked on an extraordinary journey, reenacting a 30,000-year-old maritime expedition from Taiwan to Japan's Ryukyu Islands in a handcrafted dugout canoe. Their findings reveal the remarkable skills of ancient paddlers who navigated treacherous waters, illuminating the incredible seafaring abilities and migration patterns of our ancestors.