The Polynesians had already discovered Antarctica before the Europeans

New one a study Polynesian sailors managed to reach Antarctica centuries earlier than Western explorers, according to AFP. Priscilla Weihi, a team led by Manaki Winwa of New Zealand – a researcher at Landcare Research, attempted to assess the relationship between Maori and the icy continent by examining oral traditions, indigenous art, and non-academic sources.

Weihy said the Sindh goes back to ancient times.

The expert highlighted that Maori had already reached Antarctica and its waters during their early traditional voyages, and later also participated in the voyages of Europeans.

Polynesian explorers were among the best sailors in history, as early travelers explored the Pacific islands in large boats called WACS.

Experts believe that Maori arrived in Antarctica as early as the 14th century in the settlement of New Zealand. Inspiration said that they also found evidence of this Hoi Te Rangura led, distance bone By ship they reached the southernmost point of the continent in the early 7th century. There are many descriptions of the supposed icy continent in the oral tradition: in the stories of the aborigines, there is a misty and dark place and peaks resembling icebergs. The team believes that the Maori carvings and tapestry confirm the ancient theory of expeditions.

Wihi highlighted that the study of Maori traditions can help color the history of Antarctica.