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Well, I can't speak for anyone but myself but I guess it's because I didn't realize ancient cities like this existed in the United States. Now that I know they
by adrianm 10y ago
Well, I can't speak for anyone but myself but I guess it's because I didn't realize ancient cities like this existed in the United States. Now that I know they do, I find myself wanting to visit and curious to learn more about the history.
- taneq 10y agoMy knee-jerk response was "because the U.S. doesn't have any really ancient ruins, duh." Well, guess I was wrong. Now I'm wondering if there are similar things in Australia, too.
- masklinn 10y ago> Now I'm wondering if there are similar things in Australia, too. AFAIK most if not all aboriginal communities were hunter-gatherers (unless you include torres strait islanders), not settled agriculturalists, hence didn't have large fixed-place communities (and thus no source material for ruins).
- taneq 10y agoThat's my understanding too, but then I was taught similar about the Native American people.
- y0y 10y agoThat was my first thought, as well, followed by the fact that it may also be because we (or at least, I) know very little about those civilizations. When I go to Rome I am imagining what Roman life was like based on my knowledge of it. My pre-existing knowledge makes the sites come alive in my imagination, and thus makes them more intriguing to me.
- dvtv75 10y agoI don't visit American ancient ruins because I really don't want to be treated like a terrorist or criminal on entry or exit. If I'm a guest, particularly one who's paying my own way, I want to be treated like that. I know a lot of people won't like that, and others will say "But security!" That's fine, but it's my choice and that's why I've chosen that.