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Ancient Civilizations

Did You Know? (Ancient Civilizations)

Ancient Polynesians navigated vast areas of the Pacific Ocean.

Ancient Polynesian navigators demonstrated extraordinary skill in traversing vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean, relying on careful observation of stars, ocean currents, wave patterns, and even the behavior of birds to guide long-distance voyages between remote islands. This sophisticated, largely non-instrumental navigational knowledge was passed down through generations, allowing successful settlement of extremely isolated Pacific islands over many centuries. Their achievements in ocean navigation are considered among the most impressive feats of exploration in human history.

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