On Sat, 09 Jun 2007 17:16:25 -0400, Geoffrey Purcell  
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> These objects, known as ooparts are on rare occasions validated as  
> authentic(such as the Piri Reis map).

> Aside from that, almost every page supporting the oopart-theory re a  
> more ancient origin of Mankind, tends to >part of web-archives which  
> also focus on Von-Daeniken-esque theories re UFOs etc. - which is not  
> exactly >promising.

>>

>> "There was a time when Conrad regarded the integrity of the scientific
>> establishment as beyond reproach. But after seven years of dealing with
>> paleontologists and archaeologists, he said he has found them to be a
>> devious and untrustworthy bunch whose actions in relation to him have  
>> been
>> downright dishonest and deceitful."
>>

Is there any evidence that supports a less ancient origin of Man?

I mean other than the claims of the devout and pious paleontologists and  
archaeologists.

William