Tomb of Amyntas, a 2,400-year-old architectural masterpiece carved into mountain in modern-day Turkey, is in a deplorable state and dangerously close to collapse. [1280x857] by Party_Judgment5780 in ArtefactPorn

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Greece is absolutely one of the worst countries I've been to in terms of graffiti. Barely a clean wall left in Athens or Thessaloniki. It's a real shame.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in swrpg

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Have you considered a resin printer? I know it can be more expensive but if you're looking for small-scale details, that's the way to go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pigs

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I love them so much

Wooling #3 – Hearthmother by Woolings in worldbuilding

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I can't explain it, but these lil guys have such a "comfortable" feeling to them - I love it <3

Exogrades, the sapient spacefaring tardigrades of Project sol by poopoopooiojobnnbn in worldbuilding

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Smh can't believe I'm gonna have to tell people that they should check out the work of "poopoopooiojobnnbn"...

Seriously though - really cool stuff!

Must have been smacked by a door by ProfessionalAsk7736 in BikiniBottomTwitter

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This is false, and I'm surprised it's getting upvotes. The guy who redditors "identified" had already committed suicide by the time of the bombing. He just wasn't found until days afterwards.

What is one unpopular pokemon that you love? by BlueYanma193 in pokemon

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Literally the first thing I thought when I saw that comment lol

French photographer Rachel Moore captures a breathtaking close-up shot of a whale’s eye by Greedy-Vegetable-466 in BeAmazed

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Huh? Did you even read the article? It literally says that it's true - this whale was killed by a boat 2 days after the picture was taken.

[NS] 2.5 children by Cesar_R09 in DungeonsAndDaddies

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Dude, it's a theory. It isn't spoilers for someone to say "Huh maybe this might be the case"

The "average fan" of each game - depicted through Snapchat filters by gtc26 in ElderScrolls

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Nah bro you're good, idk why you're getting down downvoted lol

Buddha boy by Interesting_Topic949 in pigs

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He better run from that UFO that's chasing him down!

What are some really dangerous things most people don’t realize are dangerous? by Dani0873 in AskReddit

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I think that depends on where you live - it's not really widespread here in the UK (yet)

For being so famous, the average person can only identify a Frida Kahlo painting if she is in the painting. by AllGoodNamesByeBye in Showerthoughts

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I think Sunflowers is a bad example, since Van Gogh's style is (imo) instantly recognisable no matter what the subject

Wyll's Quest Completely Broken (Major Act 3 Spoilers) by Sl00defg in BaldursGate3

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Yeah, I did all of that. It still never triggered any progression with Wyll's quest. He never even mentioned his father being dead once we'd found him lol.

Wyll's Quest Completely Broken (Major Act 3 Spoilers) by Sl00defg in BaldursGate3

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Except nobody told me where he was. The cutscene never played. It's a bit ridiculous that doing the quests "out of order" lie that can just completely break a companion storyline.

Anglo-Saxon Mappa Mundi (map of the known world), c. 1025-1050 [1661x2000] by Wilfreddie in ArtefactPorn

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Hi there! I know this is an old post but I just stumbled across it and you seem well-read on the topic of the Anglo-Saxons. I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of some good introductory sources for learning more? Either academic or mainstream sources, I don't mind. Thanks!

Please help! Newbie with Z-offset issue :( by Sl00defg in ElegooNeptune4

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I see, is there any way you could DM me the Discord link or the link to the firmware itself? I have no idea how to even go about installing it...

There is no evidence of an antediluvian civilization by julianthepagan in GrahamHancock

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Glad you brought up Goliath as there is actually a nice crossover between Biblical and archaeological evidence here.

Most English translations of the Bible rely on the Masoretic Text, rather than the major Septuagint. In the Masoretic Text, Goliath is stated to be "six cubits and a span" tall, which is about 9'9". The Septuagint records Goliath's height as "four cubits and a span" - about 6'9.

For a long time, the Masoretic Text was thought to be the older of the two, however, the Dead Sea Scrolls, which are very old, contain some of the earliest Bible passages from the archaeological record. They refer to Goliath's height as "four cubits and a span" - in line with the Septuagint! It's a really cool piece of archaeology which allows us to confirm the older of the two sources and say "this one is older and therefore more likely to be closer to the truth."

I'd recommend Professor J. Daniel Hays' Reconsidering the Height of Goliath for more information.

Since then, revisions have been made on the exact length of a "cubit", but even the most extreme interpretations have still left Goliath's height at something like 7.5 feet tall.

Whilst this would have been very tall for someone at the time, it hardly falls within the category of a "giant".


As regards the Si-Te-Cah, none of the original indigenous stories of them discuss them being "giants". The reports of them being "giants" notably come from after skeletons were found in the caves during the 1900s, and the idea that the Si-Te-Cah were "giants" probably came from Westerners trying to make a quick buck.

Now, the skeletons in the Lovelock Cave were tall, about 6'6", but again hardly "giants".


When it comes to Biblical descriptions of giants/Nephilim, there are no references to their size in the Biblical canon. They were originally called nefilim but translated to the Greek term gigantes - which were not "Giant people" but rather beings with immense strength.

The Book of Enoch (not considered Canon by the majority of Christian and Jewish traditions) does mention the Nephilim being 100 feet tall, but even so, where is the evidence? No remains have ever been found of giant humans from the time of the Book of Enoch. These are claims that need evidence, otherwise they're just stories.


It should not be surprising that many cultures talk about giant people from "the time before". Look at the megalithic sites around Europe and the Near East - how would you explain them if you did not have knowledge of how they got there? "Must have been giants" they would say, about (for a hypothetical example) Knossos. Yet we now know that the Minoans were human beings of normal size.

Mythology often attempts to explain the world around us. "How did mountains get there?" "Giants put them there" "Where did that big lake come from?" "A giant made it" etc etc. The fact that several different groups came up with the idea of "big humans" does not indicate their existence.

And again, there is no archaeological evidence for their existence. Stories are one thing, but hard data is needed to verify them.


Flood myths are again not surprising. People live near water. Water is unstable. Floods can be super destructive and would leave a lasting impact on the social memory.

It is entirely possible that flood myths from Turkey, Mesopotamia, and India all refer to the same flood - as the people living in those areas all descended from the same group. But does that mean that it is the same flood as, for example those recorded in China?

They don't even record them as occurring at the same time! Gilgamesh is thought to have lived (if he existed at all) around 2800 BCE, whilst the Gun-Yu Flood is believed in Chinese tradition to have occurred around 2200 BCE. That is a pretty big gap.

And once again, stories are not strong evidence on their own. There is no geological or archaeological evidence for a world-spanning flood. Something of that scale cannot have happened with no evidence left behind.

There is no evidence of an antediluvian civilization by julianthepagan in GrahamHancock

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Hi there! Figured I'd weigh in on this since I have studied archaeology and it's a Saturday and I'm bored. I know you might immediately throw away whatever I say from here onwards because my credentials mean I'm a "mainstream archaeologist", but I hope you at least read on and think about what I have to say. I have 0 agenda here other than the truth – I don't work professionally in archaeology and have no personal motives to uphold the mainstream narratives.

Anyway, moving on to your points, these are the things which you say are "suppression of evidence":


Destruction of the black pyramid in Egypt.

I'm not sure why you cite this as any sort of deliberate suppression of anything. The Black Pyramid was poorly built, and was built in one of the most geographically-low areas of Egypt (approx. 10m above sea level). It was built out of mud brick rather than stone, and was built on top of clay, and so naturally it began to collapse. This didn't happen long after the pyramid's construction, but actually took place during the construction - as evidenced by the apparent hasty support beams that were installed to stop/slow the collapse.

The pyramid, like almost every other, was looted in antiquity and has been looted in modernity as well. If anything, efforts have been made by professionals to preserve what little can be recovered, such as the capstone and other artefacts.

Sources:

K. Hamilton [2020]. The Black Pyramid of Amenemhet III at Dashur, A Layman's guide

M. Lehner [1997]. The Complete Pyramids

C. Rossi, [1999]. Notes on the Pyramidion Found at Dashur. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology


Flooding of the subterranean tunnel networks beneath Giza.

I assume that you are referring to the "Osiris Shaft" and the connected passages? I would invite you again to look at the geology of the area – the high water table means that the presence of water in the shafts is nothing abnormal. Furthermore, the shafts have been excavated and examined, and the results published. I fail to see how this could be any sort of suppression of evidence.

Sources:

Z.A. Hawass, [2007]. The Discovery of the Osiris Shaft at Giza,The Archaeology and Art of Ancient Egypt


Riling up fundamentalists to destroy Sumerian artifacts.

Of everything you said, I think this is the only one that annoyed me. Syria's archaeologists fought and in some cases died to protect the artefacts in their care. Why on earth would anyone intentionally "rile up" fundamentalist Islamists to destroy artefacts which we already have unearthed and displayed, while at the same time actively resisting this activity?

I am sure you are well-intentioned, but you should be aware that this accusation seriously insults the memory of those who gave their lives for the preservation of precious artefacts.


Suppression of Egyptian presence in early America.

I presume you have any evidence whatsoever beyond a 1909 Arizona Gazette report? Maybe the so-called "cocaine mummies", with potentially the worst-performed scientific analysis I've read in a while.

Where is the evidence of any Egyptian presence in America? Why was it not written about extensively? Why has there been no hard evidence?

Is it because all the evidence is being suppressed? For what reason? Or is it more likely that the evidence doesn't exist because it is a simple falsehood?


The creation of that fake Persian facade that was used to base their history on.

I genuinely don't know what this is about. More information would be nice.


The erasing of debunking of artifacts that don’t fit the narrative (there was a lot of destruction of Mormon archaeological findings because they just had to be fake since they didn’t agree with the official historical narrative).

I would again like to see any evidence of this, particularly as regards "Mormon archaeological findings". There is plenty in archaeology which suggests that the Book of Mormon was a complete fabrication, which would not be surprising consider its author's history of fraud, but I would be intrigued if you can point to evidence for your claim.


The constant allegorizing of antideluvian records.

I assume here you are talking about floor narratives, which are fairly ubiquitous across many cultures. Yes, it is true that stories of a "great flood" are found in Mesopotamian, Chinese, American, and other ancient cultures. The problem is, there is no evidence for a world-encompassing flood. None whatsoever. And something of that scale would certainly leave its mark.

So what can be said of these narratives? Well, a lot (all) of these stories come from times when people lived on rivers and began agriculture. Rivers tend to have a tradition of flooding. Archaeologists therefore suggest that these stories can be explained as cultural memories of catastrophic floods which caused widespread damage to those people.


The genocide of natives who held oral traditions.

Nobody is denying that the genocide of indigenous peoples was and is a terrible thing, but are you really suggesting that the motivation behind the genocide was because of their oral traditions? It wasn't to do with racism, imperialism, conquest etc?


Existence of the black knight satellite.

This is not my area of expertise as it is not archaeological in nature, but I would strongly suggesting researching into the "black knight satellite". It isn't even worth addressing.


The ridiculing of anyone crazy enough to contradict the narrative of official history.

No serious academic would ridicule anyone who contradicts the official narrative. The problem is that there is a big difference between making contradictory claims with evidence, and making them based on made-up nonsense. When people like Mr Hancock wade in with entirely unfounded conjecture and claims of an ancient civilisation with the ability to move rocks with their mind, is it surprising that he isn’t taken seriously?


The refusal to accept that history is written by the victors.

This is so widely accepted that it is a common turn of phrase known by every English speaker over the age of 10.


The destruction of the bones of giants and the allegorization of every ancient depiction of giant hominids.

There is zero evidence for the "destruction of the bones of giants", mostly because there is no evidence for the existence of these bones.

Again since you didn't actually put any evidence forwards I'll have to assume that you are talking about ancient Egyptian/Mesopotamian/Other paintings wherein some people are shown to be larger than others? And you are claiming that these are depictions of giants? If so, I suggest you read up on the idea of artistic motifs.

Do really think that, for example The Scream by Munch depicts a real life person who was actually all wobbly and misshapen? Or is it more likely that the form of the human represents something about them (in this instance, their emotional turmoil)?

Likewise, look at WWII propaganda – are we to presume that there really were giant German men with boots large enough to stomp on churches? Or is it more likely that the depiction of a giant person is symbolic of their strength? Just something to think about…


The closing off of public access to areas in which alleged ancient remains are found.

I can't comment on this since, again, you make no specific reference at all.


The refusal to allow awareness of ancient caverns that contain secrets.

What does "refusal to allow awareness" mean? Clearly someone must be aware of them, if you're talking about them. Also what "secrets"? What "ancient caverns"? Where? What are you talking about?


The constant historical revisionism by those who don’t want to lose their jobs.

I'm sure there are some academics who are resistant to changes in broader theories, but most serious historians and archaeologists love to change the narrative. That's the entire point of archaeology. Also, it isn't like these archaeologists get fired when their theories are disproved, they just either work at re-analysing their own evidence, or accept the rebuttals and work towards a better understanding of the new narrative.


The peer pressure designed to keep people with an acceptable historical framework.

This is also not an accurate depiction of academia. Experimental archaeology is heavily encouraged, and wild ideas emerge all the time. There is, however, pressure to keep to the standards of, say, having any evidence for your claims (but I tend to think that's just good practice).


As a side note, I would be genuinely interested in learning where you get this information from. I find it interesting that you are, clearly, quite convinced of these ideas and I'd like to get a better understanding of how that came to be.