Trans - Pacific Contact
Abstract
AbstractThis report presents a traceological comparison of archaeological artifacts from East Asia and pre-Columbian America. By analyzing microscopic manufacturing defects — including tool chips, lathe centering offsets, and standardized engineering patterns — the study demonstrates a statistical probability of 1 in a billion for accidental coincidence. The evidence suggests the physical movement of specific toolsets across the Pacific via the Kuroshio Current, long before the documented European contact.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 20 January 2026