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25/03/2016

A human origin for the conflict and aggression in the Middle East? (DIEEEO31-2016)

It is constant since Early this century, the general public and certain media, the misconception that Islam was the beginning of the aggression in Eastern lands. Actually from an Anthropological seen, to study the phenomenon in the region, the early Neolithic long period, the so/called Pre/Pottery Neolithic, PPN (9200-7000 BC), and in particular its final phase, is the evidence witnessed in the first period humanity of violent practices in plenty but massive numbers. Despite some geographic determinism one might think, we believe that these causes are not primarily due to geographic or religious factors (although in some cases these elements are used as "formal apology" for the murders committed by their assassins) but personal issues seeking to strengthen the power and specific purposes of some leaders.

Author: Jesús Gil Fuensanta

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