Message #122146

[Dante]

I really don't think we should hold the man's lack of credentials against him.  Many a site was discovered, even unearthed by an amateur.  Troy comes to mind, Heinrech Schliemann was no professional archaeologist, he was a businessman following a dream. 

Arthur Evans was trained, but his conduct at the Minoan site (reconstructing the temple rather than letting it lay as it was) was decidedly unprofessional.

I say let Osmaganic continue to his heart's content.  Despite claims to the contrary, not much was done with the hill prior to his arrival, nor do I imnagine much will be done after he is gone.  He may not be right about his conclusions, but it is plain that some neolithic cultures used it for something.