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Re: Human Incubators
Dirck, I read a post of yours from 8mos ago. Several of my Anthro books always seemed to end a mention of several people with the phrase 'they moved in from the East" This simplistic phrase frustrated me. But I ended up spending a lot of time reading about the Sythians, Seems they had few settlements but a lot of Kurgan burials and a lot of gold. They followed other semi-nomadic groups and in time were replaced by other groups with the same kind of life style. I have not crosschecked the dates, but these exoduses seemed to happen about the time of climate changes that resulted it droughts. The Tarim mummies I mentioned before, were in some cases buried in wooden boxes from trees that no longer grow in that area. Little grows in that part of the world today, but vast amounts of evidence exists that this area was once fertile and populated. The reason alot of work has not been done in this region is it is so vast and unaccessable, it is hard to carry enough food and water for people and animals to spend anythime at all.
Tarim Mummies
Anyone follow this when news of them came out of China? They were the Caucasion mummies in Urumchi along the Silk Route. Believed to be from around 1000BC. They were well perserved, dressed in wool clothing, woven in the Northern European style. I think the article came out in Discovery. There were also several books, one by Mallory & Mair - 'The Tarim Mummies' and the Mummies of Urumchi' by E.W. Barber whom I was lucky enough to meet when she came to a local U. for a lecture
Shovel Bums
It was brought to my attention than some (w/exception of GF) are not familiar w/the name 'shovel bum' - they are archaeology enthusiasts or ongoing students who hire out to various projects (digs) around the world. If I had not faced so many responsiblities, I too would have joined that community! One does not need much in the way of a degree, just be willing to work hard. On this note, if any one is looking for a different vacation, the Natl Parks has Passport In Time (PIT), a volunteer, 1-2wk working on historic and archaeological projects on Fed land. you pay travel and lodging (if you don't camp). For the more affluant there is EarthWatch and Crow Canyon, these ask for 'donations'. From experence, PIT does not pressure you to work hard or fast as it is used to older persons. And it was fun. Check it out!
Spain or Mexico?
Who has been following the legal battle: Odyssey Marine Exploration vs Spain?
A reported $500mil in gold from a 17th cen wreck, code named "Black Swan". I think if anyone has rights it should be Mexico - I am sure that the back breaking labor was the Aztecs, not the Spanish overlords. Mexico was never enriched by all the wealth the Sp crown took away.
I do not know how to post a link, sorry but Odyssey vs Spain ought to bring it up.
A reported $500mil in gold from a 17th cen wreck, code named "Black Swan". I think if anyone has rights it should be Mexico - I am sure that the back breaking labor was the Aztecs, not the Spanish overlords. Mexico was never enriched by all the wealth the Sp crown took away.
I do not know how to post a link, sorry but Odyssey vs Spain ought to bring it up.
