They think big buildings are for “nobles”, native history must be taken in its own context and not compared with other archeological viewpoints. Obviously there are societal leaders, but no king figures.
You may be right but you could be wrong too. Before the European arrived on this continent, those locations were just part of northern Mexico and Mexico had the Maya and Olmec. Both civilizations had kings and their influence could have bled over into North America. These civilizations were bigger and more connected than we realize.
I became utterly consumed with Southwest Archaeology after reading Mr. Lekson's books. Loved his talk he gave here, and his views I think are spot on.
So happy Leckson is back. He is the most provocative thinker on SW history. Listen to him.
Lekson is the guru!
Informative presentation - Thanks!
That was refreshingly down to earth.
Really nice work editing this presentation. I suspect the entire talk was nearly twice as long.
people in the past - now look for prosperity as Devine guidance or? Anyway, there is always a reason to take from others and not looking back.
They think big buildings are for “nobles”, native history must be taken in its own context and not compared with other archeological viewpoints. Obviously there are societal leaders, but no king figures.
You may be right but you could be wrong too. Before the European arrived on this continent, those locations were just part of northern Mexico and Mexico had the Maya and Olmec. Both civilizations had kings and their influence could have bled over into North America. These civilizations were bigger and more connected than we realize.