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The
Borobudur Ship Expedition
took place during the 6 months from August 2003 until
February 2004. The epic voyage demonstrated ancient trading
links between Indonesia and Africa (in
particular East Africa and Madagascar).
The
expedition also proved that it would have been possible
for traditionally built double outrigger
vessels (dating back to early 8th Century AD
as depicted at the Borobudur Temple, Indonesia) to have
sailed around the Cape of Good Hope and as far as
West Africa - a migration that some commentators believe
was made by ancient Indo-Malay peoples.
This
website pays tribute to the expedition and the sponsors,
supporters and crew who enabled this outstanding
achievement.
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