What did Kon Tiki's journey prove?

Kon Tiki's journey, led by Thor Heyerdahl in 1947, proved that ancient South American people could have reached Polynesia by drifting on rafts. The expedition demonstrated the feasibility of long-distance ocean travel using primitive technology, challenging established views about the migration patterns of early Polynesians. Heyerdahl's successful voyage highlighted the potential for cultural exchange across vast ocean distances, suggesting that the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations was more complex than previously thought.