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2021-12-30 Science & Technology

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Posted by Skidmark 2021-12-30 06:51|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 if you live near DC or Balt or Phil or Pitts, it is a relatively short trip to see the Grave Creek Mound near Wheeling WV.

not as big as Cahokia but a tall structure that you can climb and get a view

also in the area is WV Prison and the New Vrindaband temple

nice in the spring and summer

Posted by Lord Garth 2021-12-30 09:51|| 2021-12-30 09:51|| Front Page Top

#2 "I keep wondering 'Where were they trading? Who was making money?'," Newitz said. "The answer is ~~they weren't~~ were using Buck $kins, items brought for the feast, general labor to cover the mounds in dirt, etc. (tribal socialism).

You need a revision Annalee Newitz (Timothy Pauketat) in their (?) recent book Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age consider that common theme for a 2nd edition ---- or not, really up to you.

Posted by Thaiper Jick1782 2021-12-30 18:04|| 2021-12-30 18:04|| Front Page Top

#3 They traded by barter, just like everyone else did before they figured out currency.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2021-12-30 22:11|| 2021-12-30 22:11|| Front Page Top

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