OSLO, Norwegen - Das Kon-Tiki-Museum in Oslo ist Die Kon-Tiki Expedition gewidmet, einer 1947 Reise mit dem Floß über den Pazifik von Südamerika zu den Polynesischen Inseln, geführt durch norwegische Forscher und Schriftsteller Thor Heyerdahl. Das Museum zeigt den ursprünglichen Kon-Tiki aus Balsaholz Schiff sowie die Ra II, ein Boot überwiegend aus Schilf, Heyerdahl aus Nordafrika in die Karibik gesegelt.
6867 x 4583 px | 58,1 x 38,8 cm | 22,9 x 15,3 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
25. Juli 2017
Ort:
Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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The Kon-Tiki Museum is a noteworthy cultural and historical institution located in Oslo, Norway. The museum is primarily dedicated to the life and work of the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who is famously known for his Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947. Heyerdahl's expedition involved sailing 5, 000 miles across the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands on a hand-built balsa wood raft. The successful voyage was a significant achievement in the history of exploration and maritime adventure. The Kon-Tiki Museum houses the original Kon-Tiki raft used in the expedition, along with other artifacts and exhibits related to Heyerdahl's research and explorations. The museum also houses a library with about 8000 books, largely covering subjects like archaeology, ethnography, and zoology, reflecting Heyerdahl's broad range of research interests. It also showcases a collection of artifacts from Heyerdahl's archaeological expeditions to Easter Island, Galapagos, and other sites of historical and anthropological interest. Furthermore, the museum features exhibits relating to the Ra, Ra II, and Tigris reed boat expeditions, which were other significant projects embarked upon by Heyerdahl. The museum also houses a cinema where the Oscar-winning documentary about the Kon-Tiki expedition is shown daily. Opened in 1950, the Kon-Tiki Museum is part of the Maritime Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula. It remains a popular attraction for both locals and tourists, providing a comprehensive look into Heyerdahl's life, theories, and his significant contributions to our understanding of early oceanic exploration and migration. The Kon-Tiki Museum is not only a testament to Thor Heyerdahl's extraordinary life and adventures but also to his relentless curiosity and dedication to challenging prevailing theories about human migration and exploration. It stands as a monument to the spirit of exploration, scientific inquiry, and human resilience.
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