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New (Ancient) Civilization In Central Asia
jeffsenter writes: "The NYTimes has an interesting story on a new major ancient cover unearthed in Central Asia. The civilization existed for about 500 years over 4000 years ago and was independent of other roughly competorary civilizations in China, the Indus Valley, and Mesopotamia. The civilization also had at least begun to develop its own unique writing system. The end of the Cold War and new relations between Russian and American scientists made the discoveries possible."
The statement is open to interpretation - in the context of the article, you interpreted it incorrectly.
What the archaeologist is not saying: 'We are rewriting history to better reflect what we think George W. would like the populace to believe'.
What the archaeologist is saying: 'As a result of improved relations between Russia and the US, areas that were formerly inaccessible to US archaeologists are now acessible and evidence of a previously onknown civilization has subsequently come to light'.
You were not totally wrong about the history books; your interpretation of the quote you are so concerned about is totally wrong.
I had just finished learning "alphabet, pottery, writing, masonry" when the Russians wiped my civ off the map. Quickest game ever.
I hadn't even finished building city walls...
I donate all spillover Karma to the charity of my choice... Ada was still a babe despite what people may say...