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this. Archeologists label things as being "for ritual purposes" when they can't immediately identify a practical purpose. Which would be OK if archeologists we
by marcus_holmes 6y ago
this. Archeologists label things as being "for ritual purposes" when they can't immediately identify a practical purpose.
Which would be OK if archeologists were trained in any of the hundreds of specialised activities needed to stay alive in pre-industrial times. But no. Digging precise holes in a grid, and drawing.
I'm only being a bit cynical.
- AlotOfReading 6y agoPeople who don't deal with archaeologists or the like may not get the humor here. It's super common for people in these fields to have historical hobbies on the side. Knapping and garments are common, but I've known people who do things like persistence hunting for fun. I spent awhile learning how to process animals myself.