Austinist: 2,000 Year Old Archaeological Site to be Destroyed

Tex

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:13:58 -0600

"it is impossible to route the road around the site, because they want to build the road over it." Well, that settles that, doesn't it!

shilli

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:03:17 -0600

I'm no scientist, but the Statesman article makes it sound like these are the oldest remaining structures in central Texas. In any case, I hardly think building another suburban road in San Marcos constitutes "progress."

Matt

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:52:21 -0600

If we don't build on any site where a bunch of hunter/gatherers may have lived in the last 10k years we might as well never construct a road again. Some things are worth saving, but not every nomads abandoned camp grounds deserves a museum, most are just unremarkable. But if decrying progress makes you feel modern and superior go ahead.

SuperHighGuy

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:39:29 -0600

Nothing like the constant beat of progress. After all, if we'll fight wars to steal the remnants of dead animals from thousands of years ago in another country, why not beat down the ancient past of our land in order to build another road? Not only do I now feel modern, but incredibly superior, too. Thanks, TXDOT. I need that.