jan 1, 10000 BC - Boats are constructed
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Prehistoric boats are very important archaeological finds. They provide evidence for prehistoric boat building and wood work techniques. The prehistoric period has seen a development in the construction of prehistoric boats. Prehistoric rock carvings from Azerbaijan dating to 10,000 BC depict boats made of reed with paddlers.
The oldest boat on record found by archaeologists is the Pesse Canoe; made from the trunk of a Scots pine. It is believed to have been constructed in the Mesolithic period, around 8,000 BC. Recent archaeological finds in Britain have found prehistoric boats that have been constructed from logs or built from planks sewn together. This development in construction is due to the introduction of new tools and resources. The development of the boat’s form and function also shows the people adapting to the changing environment. What really stands out is the importance of river ways and the coast to the prehistoric people. These boats were first used for travel and eventually for food resources and trade.
Read more:
https://citizan.org.uk/blog/2016/Dec/29/learning-all-about-prehistoric-boats/
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