Archaeological discoveries

Who were the first explorers to new world?

1. Christopher Columbus (1492)

* Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and reached the Americas in 1492.

* His voyage marked the beginning of European exploration of the New World.

2. Vasco da Gama (1498)

* Portuguese explorer who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope and reached India in 1498.

* His voyage opened up a new trade route between Europe and Asia.

3. John Cabot (1497)

* Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag and reached North America in 1497.

* His voyage laid the foundation for English exploration of the New World.

4. Pedro Álvares Cabral (1500)

* Portuguese explorer who sailed to Brazil in 1500.

* His voyage marked the discovery of Brazil by the Europeans.

5. Ferdinand Magellan (1521)

* Portuguese explorer who sailed around the world in 1521.

* His voyage was the first circumnavigation of the globe.