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THREE points to support the view that there was a network across the Atlantic long before Columbus’ voyages.
Evidence of Pre-Columbian Contacts: There is archaeological and historical evidence suggesting that there were contacts between the Old World and the Americas long before Columbus. This includes artifacts, such as Roman and Carthaginian coins, that have been found in the Americas, as well as similarities in cultural practices and technologies between the two regions.
Transoceanic Voyages: Several scholars have proposed that various groups, including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Polynesians, and even ancient Egyptians, may have undertaken transoceanic voyages and established contacts with the Americas prior to Columbus. While the evidence is not conclusive, these theories suggest the possibility of a network across the Atlantic.
Diffusion of Plants and Animals: The presence of certain plants and animals in the Americas that were not native to the region, such as the sweet potato and the chicken, has led some researchers to believe that there must have been contacts between the Old World and the New World before Columbus. The diffusion of these species across the Atlantic implies the existence of a network of trade and communication.
In summary, the evidence of pre-Columbian artifacts, the possibility of transoceanic voyages, and the diffusion of plants and animals all suggest that there was a network across the Atlantic long before Columbus’ voyages.
