If not Christopher Columbus, then who?

[Darius871]

Originally posted by Eli
No proof for that.

Originally posted by Dis
I seriously doubt China was there.

Huh, I never knew Zheng He's voyage was seriously disputed. The usual contention I hear is that skimming the coast without landing anybody didn't count.

[Barnabas]

Zhengs trip was not disputed, his trip from China, to south east asia, india, arabia and east africa... his trip to america is totally completely disputed

And by the way, that wasnt really an expedition like the one of Columbus, since the sea routes from china, and the indian ocean were very well known and were full of traders, he didnt explore new territory but just traveled thru well known sea trade routes.

[molly bloom]

Originally posted by Darius871


Huh, I never knew Zheng He's voyage was seriously disputed. The usual contention I hear is that skimming the coast without landing anybody didn't count.

His journeys to Africa and Arabia and India and Sri Lanka certainly aren't.

There is no undeniable proof of a planned or return visit to the Americas by Chinese (or Mongol directed) fleets or ships.

[LordShiva]

Originally posted by Dis


I already said that!

Oh

But you know I never read your posts.

[Dis]

Originally posted by LordShiva


Oh

But you know I never read your posts.

then how were you able to respond to that one.

[LordShiva]

I had someone read it out to me