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Large rings of raised earth surround the mounds, with paths leading to their centers. The rings are composed of a series of the ovens, which were built up over generations.
Complex Societies
Archaeologists traditionally viewed the Jeê people as small, nomadic groups. But these discoveries prove that theory wrong, Iriarte said.
"This is an unexpected development in this part of southern America," he said.
Originally posted by Hanslune
The Aztec religion may have still been bloody minded and they may have gone after the Europeans for that.
Originally posted by conspiracy nut
reply to post by Hanslune
maybe it could have been the other way around. the natives would have sailed the ocean blue and raped and pillaged the europeans, took their land put the white europeans on reservations, and dominated civilization around the world, took up white slaves and so on and so on. how unfair that would that be for the white europeans??? it is a refreshing thought don't you think?
but i do know that my ancestors were the first to introduce barbecue, the word barbecue originated in the new world, the spaniards fell in love with the natives barbecue meat. and the tradition spread to texas and the south and evolved to todays slow cooked bbq.
As far as disease, with a slow introduction to the peoples with peace in mind it is possible that the people would of grown accustomed to the old world disease or atleast come to the realisation that these people make them sick.
Originally posted by Hanslune
As far as disease, with a slow introduction to the peoples with peace in mind it is possible that the people would of grown accustomed to the old world disease or atleast come to the realisation that these people make them sick.
A slow introduction in a peaceful way - would have had no effect whatsoever on the micro-organism involved. The massive die off would have still occurred.
Originally posted by IvanZana
That is somewhat ignorant to say considering that Cortez's men slaughtered and conquered the indians in barbaric blood orgies all in the name of catholicism. So it was really the catholics that proved themsleves to be the sick barbarian invaders.
Originally posted by IvanZana
You should try thinking realistically and note that most religions were very bloody in the past exspecially the catholics, but they have become a little more civilized in the last 500 years. I would assume the Aztecs religion would of progressed using this model curtailing the bloodshed.
Originally posted by IvanZana
What would of happend if Columbus and Cortes came in peace and not with the intent of slaughtering its peoples in the name of religion or the king, sending small groups with the intent of exploring and not convert and slaughter?
Originally posted by IvanZana
As far as disease, with a slow introduction to the peoples with peace in mind it is possible that the people would of grown accustomed to the old world disease or atleast come to the realisation that these people make them sick.
Originally posted by IvanZana
I belive they would be a private empire somewhat like China is today.