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Not all societies have developed the useful craft of pottery. Nomads tend not to be potters. The technical demands of pottery do not fit well with life on the move, and pots are too fragile for a nomadic existence. Equally, in areas where nature provides admirable pots in the form of gourds, the potter's trade seems an unnecessary labour.
the earliest examples come from the Middle East, the region where agriculture first develops. Pottery fragments from about 6500 BC have been found at Catal Huyuk in Turkey.
By about 3000 BC a simple revolving wheel is a part of the potter's equipment in Mesopotamia, the cradle of so many innovations.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
This picture here, I'm curious of its meaning. I took a picture of a petroglyph at Chaco Canyon, NM U.S. From the Anasazi (Pueblos) identical to this.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
a reply to: Hyperia
I'll see if I can find my picture.
originally posted by: Hyperia
a reply to: Rosinitiate
Thats awesome... one of your pics, the sun and the crescent moon? is that also 800AD?
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
originally posted by: Hyperia
a reply to: Rosinitiate
Thats awesome... one of your pics, the sun and the crescent moon? is that also 800AD?
According to what is "known" it is apparently a recording of a supernova, which if true could be used for a specific date. Not quite sure the date to be honest. The Pueblos lived there for thousands of years. Before AD they were known as basket weavers but semi-nomadic I believe. Their fortifications there are massive, would rival some Irish castles and built BEFORE Irish castles. All very curious.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
I added above.
a reply to: Hyperia
Here you go again though.