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Book Synopsis: An exploration of how brain structure and cultural content interacted in the Neolithic period 10,000 years ago to produce unique life patterns and belief systems. What do the headless figures found in the famous paintings at Catalhoyuk in Turkey have in common with the monumental tombs at Newgrange and Knowth in Ireland? How can the concepts of "birth," "death," and "wild" cast light on the archaeological enigma of the domestication of cattle? What generated the revolutionary social change that ended the Upper Palaeolithic? David Lewis-Williams’s previous book, The Mind in the Cave, dealt with the remarkable Upper Palaeolithic paintings, carvings, and engravings of western Europe. Here Dr. Lewis-Williams and David Pearce examine the intricate web of belief, myth, and society in the succeeding Neolithic period, arguably the most significant turning point in all human history, when agriculture became a way of life and the fractious society that we know today was born. The authors focus on two contrasting times and places: the beginnings in the Near East, with its mud-brick and stone houses each piled on top of the ruins of another, and western Europe, with its massive stone monuments more ancient than the Egyptian pyramids. They argue that neurological patterns hardwired into the brain help explain the art and society that Neolithic people produced. Drawing on the latest research, the authors skillfully link material on human consciousness, imagery, and religious concepts to propose provocative new theories about the causes of an ancient revolution in cosmology and the origins of social complexity. In doing so they create a fascinating neurological bridge to the mysterious thought-lives of the past and reveal the essence of a momentous period in human history. 100 illustrations, 20 in color.
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Discover the secrets of the Neolithic period with Inside the Neolithic Mind: Consciousness, Cosmos, and the Realm of the Gods. This captivating book by David Lewis-Williams and David Pearce takes you on an incredible journey through time, exploring how brain structure and cultural content shaped the unique life patterns and belief systems of our ancient ancestors. From the headless figures of Catalhoyuk to the monumental tombs of Newgrange and Knowth, this book unravels the mysteries of our past and provides valuable insights into the birth of civilization.
Uncover the hidden connection between "birth," "death," and "wild" as we delve into the enigma of cattle domestication. With their groundbreaking research, Lewis-Williams and Pearce shed light on the revolutionary social changes that marked the end of the Upper Palaeolithic era. By examining the Neolithic period in both the Near East and western Europe, these expert authors demonstrate how neurological patterns influenced the Neolithic people's art, society, and religious concepts.
Drawing on the latest research in archaeology and neuroscience, Inside the Neolithic Mind offers thought-provoking theories about the origins of social complexity and the ancient revolution in cosmology. Immerse yourself in the fascinating neurological bridge that connects us to the thought-lives of our ancestors. Through vivid storytelling and compelling analysis, Lewis-Williams and Pearce uncover the essence of this momentous chapter in human history.
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