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Ancient Fortresses in Siberia

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What challenge do the artifacts from the Amnya I and Amnya II sites pose to traditional beliefs?

They challenge the belief in the sophistication of ancient societies.

They challenge the idea of ancient fortresses in Siberia.

They challenge the understanding of radiocarbon dating.

They challenge the notion that agriculture was necessary for complex societies. (correct)

What is significant about the age of the Amnya I and Amnya II sites compared to similar structures in Europe?

They are less sophisticated than similar structures in Europe.

They are centuries older than similar structures in Europe. (correct)

They are approximately the same age as similar structures in Europe.

They are built using different construction techniques than similar structures in Europe.

What type of societies were once inhabited by the hunter-gatherers from the boreal forests of East Siberian taiga?

Nomadic hunter-gatherer societies (correct)

Societies with no technological advancements

Societies with advanced agricultural practices

Societies with complex social hierarchies

What did the team behind this study confirm through their most recent work on the Amnya houses?

The ancient origins of these structures and the advanced nature of the societies that inhabited them. Signup and view all the answers

What type of defenses were used to protect the settlements at Amnya?

Dug-out ditches with rows of wooden stakes Signup and view all the answers

What evidence was found suggesting that Amnya's inhabitants may have resided there year-round?

Evidence of fire pits Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers discover inside the settlements at Amnya that indicated a sophisticated and competitive society?

Weapons such as flints, blades, and slate projectiles Signup and view all the answers

What did previous studies suggest about the area around Amnya settlements?

The area was rich in fish, aquatic and forest birds, elk, and reindeer Signup and view all the answers

What event approximately 8,200 years ago is proposed to have led to the establishment of the Amnya settlements?

A sudden cooling event on Earth Signup and view all the answers

How many potential reasons for the establishment of the Amnya settlements are proposed by the authors?

Five potential reasons Signup and view all the answers