Thor Heyerdhal was an important figure in Maldives archaeology, but is better known as the man who proved that ancient Polynesian technology could cross oceans by building his own balsawood raft called the Kon-Tiki which he successfully sailed for nearly 7,000 km.

More Thor in the History Happened Everywhere Maldives episode. Check it out.

links: https://linktr.ee/hhepodcast

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July 2017 - Seen in #KonTiki museum in #Oslo, #Norway