Neolithic Mariners: Unveiling the Mediterranean's Oldest Boats

Pisa, Italy (SPX) Mar 25, 2024

Researchers have unveiled evidence of the Mediterranean Sea's earliest known boats, dating back over 7,000 years, through a study published on March 20, 2024, in PLOS ONE. Led by Juan F. Gibaja of the Spanish National Research Council, Barcelona, and colleagues, the study explores the technological sophistication of Neolithic seafaring, challenging previous assumptions about ancient navigation.