Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
expedition
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| gptkbp:crewSize |
5
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced literature and film
inspired other expeditions sparked debates on pre-Columbian trans-oceanic contact popularized the idea of ancient oceanic travel led_to_the_establishment_of_the_Kon-Tiki_Museum |
| gptkbp:documentedIn |
book_'Kon-Tiki'_by_Thor_Heyerdahl
film_'Kon-Tiki'_(2012) |
| gptkbp:duration |
101 days
|
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
gptkb:Polynesia
April 28, 1947 August 7, 1947 |
| gptkbp:goal |
prove_ancient_South_American_people_could_have_settled_Polynesia
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kon-Tiki Expedition
|
| gptkbp:IATA_code |
gptkb:Peru
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
theories of ancient navigation
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
cultural studies on migration
|
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
private donations
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Thor_Heyerdahl
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
celebrated in popular culture
recognized as a significant historical event influenced modern exploration inspired educational programs on maritime history remains a symbol of adventure |
| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Thor_Heyerdahl
gptkb:Torstein_Raaby Kjell Einar Haugland Lars Berglund Herman_Watzinger |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
crossing_the_Pacific_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
oceanography
cultural anthropology historical migration patterns ancient maritime cultures Polynesian_navigation_techniques Thor_Heyerdahl's_other_expeditions |
| gptkbp:researchContribution |
highlighted the importance of cultural exchange
provided insights into ocean currents encouraged further research on ancient navigation techniques demonstrated feasibility of long-distance raft travel contributed to anthropology and archaeology |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
increased_interest_in_Polynesian_history
|
| gptkbp:route |
from_Peru_to_Raroia
|
| gptkbp:type |
raft expedition
|
| gptkbp:vesselType |
gptkb:Kon-Tiki
|
| gptkbp:year |
1947
|