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A British amateur archaeologist believes that Chinese discovered New Zealand well before Maori or Dutchmen... |
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| Did the Chinese discover New Zealand first? (November 2003) |
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A British amateur archaeologist believes he has found the remains of a 15th-century Chinese ship buried in cliffs at Wakanui Beach. The claim is part of controversial research by Cedric Bell, a retired engineer who has spent the past year gathering what he believes is proof of an ancient Chinese civilisation in New Zealand, which pre-dated Maori by several centuries. Mr Bell told the Ashburton Guardian there was evidence that a huge tsunami had hit the coast of New Zealand about 1422. The tsunami had been caused by a meteorite, which was believed to have landed in the sea south of Stewart Island. What he believes to be the remains of an upturned Chinese junk is clearly outlined in cliffs at Wakanui Beach, about 300 metres south of the car park. Mr Bell said there was growing evidence the Chinese had settled in New Zealand up to 2000 years ago... |
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