Re: Archaeologists find earliest evidence of ancient Egyptian agricultural settlement


"Jack Linthicum" <jacklinthicum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"We had evidence that there was agriculture by 5,200 B.C. but not how
it was used in a domestic context," said excavation co-leader René
Cappers. "Now, for the first time, we have domesticated plants and
animals in a village context," he added.

The latest findings date to the Neolithic period, a stage of human
development that occurred at various times around world, beginning in
8,600 B.C. Sometimes called the New Stone Age, the period is
characterized by the introduction of farming, animal husbandry and a
movement away from hunting and gathering and toward a less nomadic way
of life, with pots, tools and settlements.

With more than three feet of undisturbed strata at the site, the team
expects to be able to piece together the evolution of domestication in
the area between 5,200 B.C. and about 4,200 B.C.

Very interesting! Is there any RC14 testing results as yet on the grains
found? I know RC14 dating is a big deal for the Groningen labs and
there have been some improved methology for RC14 dating.

Of course, the fact that they have mentioned they did find grain
samples and not mentioned RC14 dating seems a bit suspicious. I'd
be very interested in the results.

Thanks. Have a nice day.

Lars Wilson


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