I’m following all things Göbekli Tepe related as I love that there is tangible proof that the nomadic narrative has been proved wrong. Though I am disappointed to read that the Turkish government have apparently forbade all further excavation at the site or the surrounding area as they’re keen to monetise the area first?
Very reminiscent of the Egyptian position to forbid further work(especially ground penetrating radar) for fear that discoveries will undermine the ‘official’ chronology of the Egyptian dynasties.
Though that ship may have sailed after the scan findings beneath the Khafre pyramid!
A fabulous collection of ancient wonders, thanks James. That they still inspire awe today is really something. Indeed, I reflect that maybe the mark of real art is that it inspires something like the awe we feel when confronted by an amazing work of nature (God). It is this feeling that, sometimes literally, sometimes metaphorically, draws us down onto our knees, into an attitude of humility and even of prayer. It reminds us that there is so much more beyond, and within, ourselves that we cannot even begin to properly explain - despite our best Ozymandian efforts.
I thoroughly enjoyed this article. Especially the inclusion of Göbekli Tepe. Every time we think we find an answer archeologist make a new discovery that flips everything on its head. I think is history's way of messing with us.
such fascinating gems, thank you james. as i read through the artifacts, i reflected on the archaeology of the self - what deep digs would unearth former versions of who we were now lost to time and truth?
A great read, thank you James.
I’m following all things Göbekli Tepe related as I love that there is tangible proof that the nomadic narrative has been proved wrong. Though I am disappointed to read that the Turkish government have apparently forbade all further excavation at the site or the surrounding area as they’re keen to monetise the area first?
Very reminiscent of the Egyptian position to forbid further work(especially ground penetrating radar) for fear that discoveries will undermine the ‘official’ chronology of the Egyptian dynasties.
Though that ship may have sailed after the scan findings beneath the Khafre pyramid!
Thank you! I couldn’t agree more. I also believe we’re closer than ever to real answers.
Thank you James. Your article left me full of wonder.
A fabulous collection of ancient wonders, thanks James. That they still inspire awe today is really something. Indeed, I reflect that maybe the mark of real art is that it inspires something like the awe we feel when confronted by an amazing work of nature (God). It is this feeling that, sometimes literally, sometimes metaphorically, draws us down onto our knees, into an attitude of humility and even of prayer. It reminds us that there is so much more beyond, and within, ourselves that we cannot even begin to properly explain - despite our best Ozymandian efforts.
Thanks Madison. Better still to worship the God who is there, from whom all the wonders descend.
I thoroughly enjoyed this article. Especially the inclusion of Göbekli Tepe. Every time we think we find an answer archeologist make a new discovery that flips everything on its head. I think is history's way of messing with us.
Far more recent, but equally cool, this: https://www.museumofthebible.org/magazine/exhibitions/the-megiddo-mosaic-a-community-coming-together-to-the-table
Thank you! I always learn something from your writing.
such fascinating gems, thank you james. as i read through the artifacts, i reflected on the archaeology of the self - what deep digs would unearth former versions of who we were now lost to time and truth?
Interessante! Le civiltà megalitiche sono ancora un mistero che però piano piano inizia a dipanarsi. Grazie.
The photos you have shown are very inspirational and their beauty touches my spirit deeply ❤️❤️❤️🎼🎼🌈🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏😍🥰🦋🐾🤗😍🙏😍❤️🥰🦋❤️❤️❤️
Fascinating
Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you so much
Love all this! Thank you. Some I knew, others I didn’t.
This is fascinating!
A fascinating read, thanks
You’ve got me Alan dunk with the Keats quote.
Excellent James