futurebird , (edited )
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"The animal iconography of the site could shed light on the world view and religion of the people."

I get it. So often that's all they have to go on. But what if it's just decorations?

I wonder what people would make of the Bronx based on the decorations on our buildings that could stand the test of time? Let's choose some random things to survive...

How would you describe this culture?

(assume all writing is gone because of an AI info bomb making all text useless)

KanaMauna ,
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@futurebird Considering that we’re likely to drive the Indian Rhino into extinction, future civilizations might assume that the statue is a trophy of our conquests.

gay_ornithischians ,
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@futurebird that rhino one is so cute! i wat to pet it lel

JetlagJen ,
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@futurebird the rhino is a symbol of strength and fertility.

The statues show a goddess leading mortals to their destiny.

The cube shape is likely of ritual significance, with its setting in the corner of the building being a place of worship. People would pause and bow down to it when passing, hoping for blessings from the god Technology.

The fish display shows that these people had a fascination with the sea. The anemones symbolise life and the importance of place.

Pierrette ,
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@futurebird a very confused culture

futurebird OP ,
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@Pierrette

wow... also not wrong. Maybe it is possible...

zardoz03 ,
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@futurebird the bull in wall street was a thing to sacrifice children to

futurebird OP ,
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@zardoz03

also not wrong...

cinebox ,
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@futurebird They often decorated their workplaces with felines telling them to “hang in there”, demonstrating the cat as a kind of comfort deity

futurebird OP ,
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@cinebox

That's not wrong.

albnelson ,
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@futurebird vertebrate?

futurebird OP ,
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@albnelson

There are sea anemones.

albnelson ,
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@futurebird they are the gods

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