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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a rigorous non-fiction exploration of a Neolithic farming village on Orkney Island and the cosmological echoes it shares with distant traditions. The central theme invites readers to consider how early cultures may have transmitted knowledge about creation, ritual, and learning across continents. Ideal for curious adults, archaeology enthusiasts, students, and readers who enjoy thoughtful history and cosmology, this work maintains an adventurous yet analytical tone that invites deep reflection.
The content is presented as a careful, evidence-based narrative that blends archaeology, linguistics, and cosmology. It moves from the local details of Skara Brae to broad, interconnected patterns with the Dogon traditions, pre-dynastic Egypt, and Gobekli Tepe, offering a global lens on early civilization. The writing guides readers through complex ideas with clear explanations, balanced arguments, and thoughtful comparisons.
Readers explore through comparative analyses, timelines, and conceptual considerations that help visualize connections. The approach invites critical thinking, letting you weigh linguistic clues, architectural symbolism, and site histories without prematurely narrowing the possibilities.
After finishing, readers gain a broadened perspective on the origins of farming and civilization, sharpen skills for evaluating archaeological claims, and develop a greater sense of humanityโs shared history. The work leaves you curious, more confident in your ability to analyze evidence, and inspired to explore historical connections with an open, questioning mind.
Product Details
Author
Laird Scranton
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
208
Language
English
SKU
9781620555736
ISBN
9781620555736
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.24x1.27x22.86cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 499
โน 450
โน 49 Off