“there is a danger, when thinking of the earliest civilized people, of putting too much emphasis on technology. One tends to assume that if you don't have, at least, a lavatory and perhaps something that will take you a lot faster than your own feet, or a certain number of gadgets in the house, then you must be in some way, a bit backward and defective ... the important thing to remember is that technology is not necessarily the same thing as civilization.”
Quote by Jacquetta Hawkes
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Jacquetta Hawkes
Jacquetta Hawkes was an influential British archaeologist known for her research in archaeology, anthropology, and art history. Born on August 5, 1910, and passing away on March 18, 1996, Hawkes made significant contributions to the field of archaeology. Her work has had a lasting impact on both academia and the public's understanding of archaeology. more
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