Geometry & Prehistory - Thoughts & Questions... : Archaeo-Scope
40Welcome to Archaeo-Scope. In this series we take an archaeological perspective on modern culture; asking questions about current trends and observations from around the world.
Today, I want to share some brief thoughts about historic and prehistoric geometry...
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Note:
This is not a criticism of the author or the research in the article. Dr. Towers is rightly impressed by the application of mathematics and units of measurement by a pre-writing civilization.
Rather I am questioning the associations and appropriations which people carry with words such as 'advanced' and how that leads some to link unsubstantiated ideas with a site because 'It's clearly too advanced for 'x' people on their own'.
Perhaps we should be less surprised when we find competancy, accuracy and complexity in historical and prehistorical cultures?
Links:
Press Release: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-01/asu-asf012317.php
HD Story: http://www.heritagedaily.com/2017/01/asu-scientist-finds-advanced-geometry-no-secret-to-prehistoric-architects-in-us-southwest/113970