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The famous raft the Kon-Tiki, at the museum in Oslo. Thor Heyerdahl sailed across the Pacific (1947), proving that Polynesian settlers could have sailed from Polynesia to Peru. Date: 1960s
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1947 Heyerdahl Oslo Pacific Peru Polynesia Polynesian Proving Raft Rafts Sailed Settlers Thor Tiki Visitors
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This photograph showcases the iconic Kon-Tiki raft, proudly displayed at the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, Norway. The raft, named after the Inca sun god, Kon-Tiki, gained worldwide fame when Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl sailed it across the Pacific Ocean in 1947. Heyerdahl's groundbreaking expedition aimed to prove that Polynesian settlers could have traveled from their homeland to South America, challenging the prevailing theories of the time. Built from bamboo, wood, and other natural materials, the Kon-Tiki raft was an impressive 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) long and 3.8 meters (12.5 feet) wide. The vessel, which resembled the traditional rafts used by ancient Polynesian seafarers, was manned by a crew of five, including Heyerdahl himself. They embarked on their journey from Callao, Peru, and sailed for 101 days before reaching Raroia Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia. The successful voyage not only challenged the established beliefs about the origins of Polynesian civilization but also brought international attention to Heyerdahl's theories. The Kon-Tiki Museum, established in 1950, was built to preserve the raft and the artifacts from the expedition, as well as to promote awareness of Heyerdahl's discoveries. Today, the Kon-Tiki raft remains a popular attraction for visitors to the museum, inspiring awe and wonder in generations of people. In this photograph, a young boy stands in front of the raft, gazing up at its majestic structure, perhaps dreaming of his own adventures on the open sea.
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