Review of From Göbekli Tepe
Posted: 09 Jan 2024, 23:27
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "From Göbekli Tepe" by Toru Nakamura.]
The Ice Age began to recede, and the Holocene epoch began to emerge. The Holocene epoch marked an abundance of food resources, warmth, and the spread of agriculture for man. As men became more sedentary, settlements and communities began to form. During this era, man's symbolic consciousness is awakened, and all this can be traced to Göbekli Tepe, an excavation site in northern Mesopotamia. In From Göbekli Tepe, Toru Nakamura explores the ruins of Göbekli Tepe as he tries to trace the beginnings of man and his destination. Where is Man headed?
There are so many positive aspects to this book. Toru succinctly captures the transition and survival of man from the Ice Age to the Holocene Epoch all the way down to the Industrial Revolution. During the Ice Age, thirty percent of the land was covered with ice. The sea level was more than 100 meters lower than it is today. The Ice Age receded by around 11,500 years ago. With the arctic iceberg melting, the ocean currents kept fluctuating. Now the percentage of ice has been reduced to ten. Temperate zones are warmer, and the cultivation of land is more feasible. Communities formed, and knowledge increased. This led to the innovation of technology, especially for irrigation and flood control. In brief sentences, readers experience the different eras Man passed through to get to where he is today. More so, the book provides a concise yet descriptive account of man's origins, taking into account religion, agriculture, and economic growth. Also, it unseats conventional views about the history of civilization. For instance, the view that agriculture precedes religion.
This book triggers a reflective attitude towards historical and climate/environmental issues. To promote economic growth, the Turkish government constructed dams. This was not just for economic growth but also for irrigation and hydroelectricity purposes. However, this has endangered ruins necessary for further archaeological research into the origin of man. Though steps have been taken by the United Nations to curtail this, it requires the collaborative efforts of individual countries. Man's activities have also endangered the earth and our resources. Where is mankind headed?
The book was professionally edited, considering it is a translation of an original text. It had only minor grammar errors. I enjoyed the pictures that were added. There are no negative aspects to this book, so I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The book was concise and enlightening. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical and archaeological texts as well as books on evolution theories.
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From Göbekli Tepe
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The Ice Age began to recede, and the Holocene epoch began to emerge. The Holocene epoch marked an abundance of food resources, warmth, and the spread of agriculture for man. As men became more sedentary, settlements and communities began to form. During this era, man's symbolic consciousness is awakened, and all this can be traced to Göbekli Tepe, an excavation site in northern Mesopotamia. In From Göbekli Tepe, Toru Nakamura explores the ruins of Göbekli Tepe as he tries to trace the beginnings of man and his destination. Where is Man headed?
There are so many positive aspects to this book. Toru succinctly captures the transition and survival of man from the Ice Age to the Holocene Epoch all the way down to the Industrial Revolution. During the Ice Age, thirty percent of the land was covered with ice. The sea level was more than 100 meters lower than it is today. The Ice Age receded by around 11,500 years ago. With the arctic iceberg melting, the ocean currents kept fluctuating. Now the percentage of ice has been reduced to ten. Temperate zones are warmer, and the cultivation of land is more feasible. Communities formed, and knowledge increased. This led to the innovation of technology, especially for irrigation and flood control. In brief sentences, readers experience the different eras Man passed through to get to where he is today. More so, the book provides a concise yet descriptive account of man's origins, taking into account religion, agriculture, and economic growth. Also, it unseats conventional views about the history of civilization. For instance, the view that agriculture precedes religion.
This book triggers a reflective attitude towards historical and climate/environmental issues. To promote economic growth, the Turkish government constructed dams. This was not just for economic growth but also for irrigation and hydroelectricity purposes. However, this has endangered ruins necessary for further archaeological research into the origin of man. Though steps have been taken by the United Nations to curtail this, it requires the collaborative efforts of individual countries. Man's activities have also endangered the earth and our resources. Where is mankind headed?
The book was professionally edited, considering it is a translation of an original text. It had only minor grammar errors. I enjoyed the pictures that were added. There are no negative aspects to this book, so I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The book was concise and enlightening. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical and archaeological texts as well as books on evolution theories.
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From Göbekli Tepe
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon