Polynesian Origins Explored
Heyerdahl challenged the prevailing theories about the origins of the Polynesians, suggesting they sailed west from South America rather than east from Asia. He pointed to the Moai statues on Easter Island as evidence of cultural connections to South America, linking them to an Incan legend of a sun god. His innovative ideas sparked debate and opened new avenues for understanding ancient navigation and migration.In this clip
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Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki Expedition
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