New Archeological Site Discovered in Niger

[DrRita]

I found this originally in the LA Times but it was published recently in the PLoS online journal. Interesting.

http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0002995

Here's the LA Times story . . . I think the Bible explains some of this stuff, eh?
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-sahara15-2008aug15,0,3774647.story

[NTG]

What do you make of it, Rita?

I'm impressed by the paucity of actual data. It's interesting stuff, but what exactly does it mean, if anything? Sometimes I read the conclusions of archaeology and they remind me of certains segments of theological inquiry, where very strong conclusions are based on very "maybe" evidence. I guess it helps me remember to be skeptical. Which may seem like an unusual trait for a Christian to cultivate, but I find it extremely helpful.

Nathanael

[lynnmosher]

I always find it interesting when any site of the past is uncovered. Thanks, Rita!

[andylewis]

Hi,
Great post.
Thanks