Posted on 08/24/2013 10:41:32 AM PDT by Jandy on Genesis
The oldest human artifacts have been found in Africa. Two regions in particular have yielded archaeological riches: Sudan and southern Africa. Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt, in places like Nuri and Bijrawiyah, though they are smaller and not as old. In the town of Sedeinga in northern Sudan, 35 small pyramids have been excavated in the past few years. Twin pyramids and a sphinx have also been found in Niger, suggesting a pyramid building culture that extending from the Nile to the Niger River Basin at a time when the Saharan was wetter.
Other important artifacts of Sudan include the oldest known painted tomb (Tomb 100) with plaster walls. It dates to between 3500 and 3200 BC. Pillared chapels also have been discovered.
The ancient shrine city of Nekhen (4500 BC) has yielded numerous important artifacts, including evidence of sun veneration, circumcision, a caste of priests and animal sacrifice.
The oldest known menagerie that dates to ca. 3500 BC. The royal collection included leopards, hippos, hartebeest, elephants, baboons and crocodiles. As this is Noah's homeland, there appears to be historical basis to the story of his preserving a collection of animals.
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People find an “artifact” and easily INVENT(compose) all manner of hair brained and even logical schemes to explain “them”..
Humans like a good story or even a bad story told with creative pizzaz..
Take “evolution” as an example.. or the “Big Bang”...
Or even Jerry Lewis caring about others than himself..
All Tales of Yarnificance.. a few facts embellished with pure bull squeeze..
The Grant Money just keeps on coming....same cr**...different day.
Of course it’s “Archaeologically Rich”. So is Europe. I doubt any hole could be dug in Europe without finding something.
*ping of interest*
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