Bronze Age Scandinavians Likely Mastered Open-Sea Crossings 4,300 Years Ago

Secrets of how Bronze Age Scandinavians crossed seas revealed by computer simulation

Similarities between the Bronze Age cultures of Denmark and Norway suggest ancient Scandinavians were making the journey across the sea.

Bronze Age Scandinavians took to open seas in giant canoes, study suggests

Direct sea voyages between Bronze Age Denmark and Norway likely possible in summer months, study says

New computer model reveals how Bronze Age Scandinavians could have crossed the sea

People living in Bronze Age-era Denmark may have been able to travel to Norway directly over the open sea, according to a study published in PLOS One by Boel Bengtsson from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues. To complete this study, the research team developed a new computer modeling tool that could help other scientists better understand how ancient peoples traversed the sea.

New computer model reveals how Bronze Age Scandinavians could have crossed the sea - Tech and Science Post

People living in Bronze Age-era Denmark may have been able to travel to Norway directly over the open sea, according to a study published in PLOS One by Boel Bengtsson from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues. To complete this study, the research team developed a new computer modeling tool that could help other scientists better understand how ancient peoples traversed the sea. The Bronze Age cultures of what are now northern De…

New Computer Model Reveals How Bronze Age Scandinavians Could Have Crossed The Open Ocean

A new computer model suggests Bronze Age Scandinavians could have crossed over 100 kilometers of open sea between Denmark and Norway using vessels like the Hjortspring boat, challenging earlier assumptions about their reliance on coastal routes.

Seafaring and navigation in the Nordic Bronze Age: The application of an ocean voyage tool and boat performance data for comparing direct open water crossings with sheltered coastal routes

This study presents an “ocean voyaging tool” that combines predicted vessel performance data with agent-based simulations. This tool offers a new way to assess navigation and seafaring abilities in prehistory while also enabling the direct comparison between different type vessels and vessel configuration, navigational skills and propulsion. Results are filtered using certain limitations on safety (wind strength, wave height, light etc.) and nav…