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Knowledge and Power in Prehistoric Societies

Book • 2015
This book delves into the knowledge systems of historically recorded oral cultures, highlighting how they maintained vast amounts of information using material mnemonic devices.

It also analyzes archaeological sites like Chaco Canyon, Poverty Point, and Stonehenge to offer new insights into the purpose of these monuments.

Kelly's work provides a fresh perspective on the intellectual capabilities of prehistoric societies.

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as an academic book on memory methods and ancient societies.
60 | Lynne Kelly on Memory Palaces, Ancient and Modern

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