Thor Heyerdhal had an unimaginable life. Born in 1914 in Larvik, Norway, Heyerdahl turned world-famous for his daring expeditions that challenged standard excited about historic maritime capabilities. His most celebrated journey was aboard the Kon-Tiki, a primitive raft made from balsa wooden, on which he sailed 4,300 miles throughout the Pacific Ocean from South America to Polynesia in 1947. This extraordinary 101-day voyage was undertaken to show his principle that historic South People might have settled Polynesia utilizing related watercraft.
In 1969, he constructed and sailed Ra, a ship made from papyrus reeds, to show that historic Egyptians might have crossed the Atlantic. When the primary try failed, he tried once more with Ra II in 1970, efficiently finishing the journey from Morocco to Barbados.
In 1977, the Tigris expedition took him from Iraq to the Horn of Africa in a reed boat, proving doable historic maritime connections between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley civilization.
His life have been captured in a number of notable movies and documentaries like: Kon-Tiki (1950), The Ra Expeditions (1972), and Kon-Tiki (2012).
Within the Nineteen Fifties, Heyerdahl found Colla Micheri, an almost deserted medieval village perched on a hill above Laigueglia (SV). He was instantly captivated by its rustic attraction and panoramic Mediterranean views.
Heyerdahl developed a deep connection to the world, spending important time there along with his household in his later years. He bought a number of buildings and devoted appreciable assets to their restoration, successfully saving the village from full abandonment. His residence there turned a cherished retreat for writing and reflection throughout his time in Italy.
For a person of such exceptional achievement, Heyerdahl's tomb displays his humble nature regardless of his worldwide fame. The grave is marked solely by a modest stone bearing his identify and years (1914-2002).
What made this resting place particularly poignant is its place overlooking the beloved village of Laigueglia and the ocean. A becoming tribute to a person who devoted his life to crossing oceans, bridging cultures, and difficult scientific conventions.
The positioning turned a significant pilgrimage vacation spot for admirers of his work and braveness. At this time, Colla Micheri stays a picturesque historic settlement, and Heyerdahl's connection to the village provides an enchanting dimension to his enduring legacy within the Italian Riviera.
A wanderer even in dying, Heyerdahl's stays have been faraway from the Colla Micheri website in 2024 and sent back to Norway, the place they have been reinterred within the churchyard of his hometown of Larvik.
