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Who first learned how to swim?

Who first learned how to swim? Neanderthals swam. The earliest humans swam. Neanderthals living in italy about 100,000 years ago swam confidently. Their ear bones show they suffered from swimmer’s ear from diving 3–4 metres to retrieve clamshells they then shaped into tools. Where did swimming originate? There is evidence, particularly archaeological evidence which suggests

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What is the history of early swimming?

What is the history of early swimming? The earliest known swimming pools were created around 2600 BCE in Mohenjo-Daro. Ancient cave paintings from around 2500 BCE in Egypt depict people swimming, indicating its early significance. The practice spread to other civilizations including Ancient Greece, Rome, Japan, and Assyria. So how did it start? Swimming dates

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