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    Oct 05, 2021 2 minutes

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    “Rediscovering Archaic America” (July/August 2021) by Mike Toner was fascinating and reminded me that too frequently we consider our ancestors less intelligent and capable than ourselves. The people’s achievements also reminded me of many examples of similar practices found across continents.

    The Poverty Point Objects (PPO) were reminiscent of both the cup-and-ring-marked stones in Britain and the amulets that represent body

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