Archaeosimulation: new sight on ancuent society and lessons for computer era

Abstract

In report ancient sources of modern computer simulation are considered. Author contends that the simulation takes essentially more significant place in a htmuin Instorv and culture, than it was assumedso far. In light of conducted researches ancient society looks much more intelligent and informed, than it is traditionally accepted to consider. As typical i:\nmplcs of ancient simulation tools are presented the "life/world tree" on mammoth honc and the system of Egyptian pyramids. It may be argued that on some parameters (scale, simplicity and quality ofpresentation, significance for society, range and duration ofeffcctivc application) the ancient models remain unsurpassedand in epoch ofmodern computer technologics.