Quote by: Thor Heyerdahl

Civilization grew in the beginning from the minute that we had communication - particularly communication by sea that enabled people to get inspiration and ideas from each other and to exchange basic raw materials.


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Author Bio


  • NameThor Heyerdahl
  • DescriptionNorwegian anthropologist and adventurer
  • BornOctober 6, 1914
  • DiedApril 18, 2002
  • CountryNorway
  • ProfessionExplorer; Anthropologist; Archaeologist; Historian
  • AwardsFridtjof Nansen Award For Outstanding Research, Historical-philosophical Class; ; Peer Gynt Literary Award; ; Order Of St. Olav