Such sites can be found also in Romania, Serbia, and the Balkans. But to assume that the lack of temples and administration buildings proves the lack of a centralized state is shallow and simplistic, power relationships can exist in many forms. check the Native American network of settlements that also lacked such structures, this is Sumero-centrism.
He covers Native American settlements (and the various power relationships found within) *extensively* in his book with Graeber and they are central to the book's arguments
How exciting! A follow up to Dawn of Everything that looks to continue the popular and successful trend to challenge tired academic assumptions.
Stunning. Thank you. Still, how damaged these sites are now, what with the horror in Ukraine now.
All I can say is “Holy Shit!!” They’re really doing it-upending the old, tired narratives of our history! Thank god for LIDAR!!!
Does anyone know where I can read more about Japanese "chain burning", mentioned in the very last question?
You need a lot of evidence but if you pull it off you get a top job and a medal from the king or Nobel or both
Such sites can be found also in Romania, Serbia, and the Balkans. But to assume that the lack of temples and administration buildings proves the lack of a centralized state is shallow and simplistic, power relationships can exist in many forms. check the Native American network of settlements that also lacked such structures, this is Sumero-centrism.
He covers Native American settlements (and the various power relationships found within) *extensively* in his book with Graeber and they are central to the book's arguments