Pesse canoe | |
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Type | Dugout canoe |
Material | Scots pine |
Long | 298 centimetres (117 in) |
Width | 44 centimetres (17 in) |
Created | c. 8040–7510 BC |
Discovered | 1955 village of Pesse |
Present location | Drents Museum |
The Pesse canoe is believed to be one of the world's oldest-known boats. Carbon dating indicates that the boat was constructed during the early mesolithic period between 8040 BC and 7510 BC.[1] It is now in the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands.
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