Pesse canoe
| Pesse canoe | |
|---|---|
The Pesse canoe | |
| Type | Dugout canoe |
| Material | Scots pine |
| Length | 298 centimetres (117 in) |
| Width | 44 centimetres (17 in) |
| Created | c. 8040–7510 BC |
| Discovered | 1955 village of Pesse |
| Present location | Drents Museum |
The Pesse canoe is the world's oldest-known boat. Carbon dating indicates that the boat was constructed during the early Mesolithic period between 8040 BC and 7510 BC. It is now in the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands.