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    A Historical Lie: The Stone Age
    A Historical Lie: The Stone Age
    A Historical Lie: The Stone Age
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    A Historical Lie: The Stone Age

    By Harun Yahya

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    In order to account for the supposed evolutionary process—which, they claim, extended from a single cell to multi-celled organisms, and then from apes to Man—Darwinists have managed to rewrite the history of mankind. To that end, they've invented such imaginary eras as “The Cave-Man Age” and “The Stone Age” to describe the lifestyle of
    so-called “primitive man.” Yet the pictures and dioramas of half-ape,
    half-human creatures sitting in a dark cave, dressed in furs, and lacking the facility of speech are all fictitious. Primitive Man never existed, and there never was a Stone Age. They are nothing more than deceptive inventions produced by evolutionists with the help of one section of the media. Human beings have been human since the day they came into existence, and have possessed a fully elevated culture from that day to this.
    This book reveals why the whole concept of the “Stone Age” is erroneous, and demonstrates the fact of creation with support of the latest scientific findings. Mankind came into the world not through evolution, but by the flawless creation of God, the Almighty and Omniscient.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGlobal Publishing
    Release dateJun 11, 2018
    ISBN9780463869239
    A Historical Lie: The Stone Age
    Author

    Harun Yahya

    Now writing under the pen-name of HARUN YAHYA, Adnan Oktar was born in Ankara in 1956. Having completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he studied arts at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan University and philosophy at Istanbul University. Since the 1980s, he has published many books on political, scientific, and faith-related issues. Harun Yahya is well-known as the author of important works disclosing the imposture of evolutionists, their invalid claims, and the dark liaisons between Darwinism and such bloody ideologies as fascism and communism.

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      A Historical Lie - Harun Yahya

      A Historical Lie: The Stone Age

      Harun Yahya

      About the Author

      Now writing under the pen-name of HARUN YAHYA, he was born in Ankara in 1956. Having completed his primary and secondary education in Ankara, he studied arts at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan University and philosophy at Istanbul University. Since the 1980s, he has published many books on political, scientific, and faith-related issues. Harun Yahya is well-known as the author of important works disclosing the imposture of evolutionists, their invalid claims, and the dark liaisons between Darwinism and such bloody ideologies as fascism and communism.

      His pen-name is a composite of the names Harun (Aaron) and Yahya (John), in memory of the two esteemed Prophets who fought against their people's lack of faith. The Prophet's seal on the his books' covers is symbolic and is linked to the their contents. It represents the Qur'an (the final scripture) and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), last of the prophets. Under the guidance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of godless ideologies and to have the last word, so as to completely silence the objections raised against religion. He uses the seal of the final Prophet, who attained ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as a sign of his intention to offer the last word.

      All of Harun Yahya's works share one single goal: to convey the Qur' an's message, encourage readers to consider basic faith-related issues such as God's Existence and Unity and the hereafter; and to expose godless systems' feeble foundations and perverted ideologies.

      Harun Yahya enjoys a wide readership in many countries, from India to America, England to Indonesia, Poland to Bosnia, and Spain to Brazil. Some of his books are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Albanian, Russian, Serbo-Croat (Bosnian), Polish, Malay, Uygur Turkish, and Indonesian.

      Greatly appreciated all around the world, these works have been instrumental in many people recovering faith in God and gaining deeper insights into their faith. His books' wisdom and sincerity, together with a distinct style that's easy to understand, directly affect anyone who reads them. Those who seriously consider these books, can no longer advocate atheism or any other perverted ideology or materialistic philosophy, since these books are characterized by rapid effectiveness, definite results, and irrefutability. Even if they continue to do so, it will be only a sentimental insistence, since these books refute such ideologies from their very foundations. All contemporary movements of denial are now ideologically defeated, thanks to the books written by Harun Yahya.

      This is no doubt a result of the Qur'an's wisdom and lucidity. The author modestly intends to serve as a means in humanity's search for God's right path. No material gain is sought in the publication of these works.

      Those who encourage others to read these books, to open their minds and hearts and guide them to become more devoted servants of God, render an invaluable service.

      Meanwhile, it would only be a waste of time and energy to propagate other books that create confusion in people's minds, lead them into ideological chaos, and that clearly have no strong and precise effects in removing the doubts in people's hearts, as also verified from previous experience. It is impossible for books devised to emphasize the author's literary power rather than the noble goal of saving people from loss of faith, to have such a great effect. Those who doubt this can readily see that the sole aim of Harun Yahya's books is to overcome disbelief and to disseminate the Qur'an's moral values. The success and impact of this service are manifested in the readers' conviction.

      One point should be kept in mind: The main reason for the continuing cruelty, conflict, and other ordeals endured by the vast majority of people is the ideological prevalence of disbelief. This can be ended only with the ideological defeat of disbelief and by conveying the wonders of creation and Qur'anic morality so that people can live by it. Considering the state of the world today, leading into a downward spiral of violence, corruption and conflict, clearly this service must be provided speedily and effectively, or it may be too late.

      In this effort, the books of Harun Yahya assume a leading role. By the will of God, these books will be a means through which people in the twentyfirst century will attain the peace, justice, and happiness promised in the Qur'an.

      Translated by Carl Nino Rossini

      Edited by Tam Mossman

      English Edition published in July, 2006

      Published by: GLOBAL PUBLISHING

      Gursel Mh. Darulaceze Cd. No:9

      Funya Sk. Eksioglu Is Merkezi B Blok D:5

      Okmeydani-Istanbul/Turkey

      Tel:+90 212 320 8600

      Printed and bound by Secil Ofset in Istanbul

      100 Yil Mah. MAS-SIT Matbaacilar Sitesi 4. Cadde No: 77

      Bagcilar-Istanbul/Turkey

      Phone: (+90 212) 629 06 15

      All translations from the Qur'an are from The Noble Qur'an: a New Rendering of its Meaning in English by Hajj Abdalhaqq and Aisha Bewley, published by Bookwork, Norwich, UK. 1420 CE/1999 AH.

      Abbreviation used: (pbuh): Peace be upon him (following a reference to

      the prophets)

      www.harunyahya.com

      To the Reader

      A special chapter is assigned to the collapse of the theory of evolution because this theory constitutes the basis of all anti-spiritual philosophies. Since Darwinism rejects the fact of creation – and therefore, God's existence – over the last 140 years it has caused many people to abandon their faith or fall into doubt. It is therefore an imperative service, a very important duty to show everyone that this theory is a deception. Since some readers may find the chance to read only one of our books, we think it appropriate to devote a chapter to summarize this subject.

      All the author's books explain faith-related issues in light of Qur'anic verses, and invite readers to learn God's words and to live by them. All the subjects concerning God's verses are explained so as to leave no doubt or room for questions in the reader's mind. The books' sincere, plain, and fluent style ensures that everyone of every age and from every social group can easily understand them. Thanks to their effective, lucid narrative, they can be read at one sitting. Even those who rigorously reject spirituality are influenced by the facts these books document and cannot refute the truthfulness of their contents.

      This and all the other books by the author can be read individually, or discussed in a group. Readers eager to profit from the books will find discussion very useful, letting them relate their reflections and experiences to one another.

      In addition, it will be a great service to Islam to contribute to the publication and reading of these books, written solely for the pleasure of God. The author's books are all extremely convincing. For this reason, to communicate true religion to others, one of the most effective methods is encouraging them to read these books.

      We hope the reader will look through the reviews of his other books at the back of this book. His rich source material on faith-related issues is very useful, and a pleasure to read.

      In these books, unlike some other books, you will not find the author's personal views, explanations based on dubious sources, styles that are unobservant of the respect and reverence due to sacred subjects, nor hopeless, pessimistic arguments that create doubts in the mind and deviations in the heart.

      Contents

      Foreword

      Introduction

      Evolutionists Cannot Account for Archaeological Discoveries

      The Fictitious Evolutionist Chronology

      Believers Have Led Civilized Lives Throughout History

      Cultural Accumulation Is No Evidence of Any Evolutionary Process

      Civilizations Retreat As Well As Advance

      What Will Remain from Our Own Civilization?

      The Advanced Art in Caves

      Astonishing Remains of Ancient Civilizations

      Traces of the Past Refute Evolution

      Megaliths: Astonishing Artifacts from Human History

      Newgrange

      Stonehenge

      The Astonishing Remains in the City of Tiahuanaco

      Ancient Egypt: a Magnificent Civilization in Terms of Art and Science

      The Origins of Medicine in Ancient Egypt

      Advanced Metallurgy in Ancient Egypt

      Ancient Egyptian Urban Planning and Infrastructure

      Ancient Egyptians' Achievements in Textiles

      An Advanced Level of Mathematics

      A Construction Technology Full of Secrets

      If One Wished to Rebuild the Pyramids …

      The Sumerian Civilization

      The Sumerians: An Advanced Civilization

      Sumerian Science

      The Nimrud Lens

      The Baghdad Battery

      The Mayans: Another Civilization that Refutes the Idea of the Evolution of History

      The Mayans: Expert Mathematicians

      The Mayan Calendar

      The Mayans' Knowledge of Astronomy

      Network of Roads in the Ancient Mayan City of Tikal

      Cogs Used by the Mayans

      The Impasse of Language Evolution

      The True Religion Has Existed Since The Beginning Of History

      How Did the Evolution of Religions Error Come About?

      Distortion of the True Religion

      Archaeological Finds from Egypt and Mesopotamia

      The Origins of Superstitious Polytheism in India

      Contamination of Religions in European History

      The True Religion Revealed by God

      Conclusion

      The Reality of Timelessness Should Not Be Ignored

      The Real Nature of the Concept of Time

      Our Concept of the Past Is Merely Information in Our Memories

      World History Is Also a Relative Concept

      Honest Reflection

      Appendix: the Deception of Evolution

      Foreword

      Did you know that 700,000 years ago, people were sailing the oceans in very well-constructed ships?

      Or have you ever heard that the people described as primitive cavemen possessed an artistic ability and understanding just as refined as those of modern artists?

      Did you know that the Neanderthals, who lived 80,000 years ago and whom evolutionists portrayed as ape-men, made musical instruments, took pleasure from clothing and accessories, and walked over painfully hot sands with molded sandals?

      In all probability you may never have heard any of these facts. On the contrary, you may have been handed the mistaken impression that these people were half-ape and half-human, unable to stand fully upright, lacking the ability to speak words and producing only strange grunting noises. That is because this entire falsehood has been imposed on people like yourself for the last 150 years.

      The motive behind it is to keep alive materialist philosophy, which denies the existence of a Creator. According to this view, which distorts any fact that stands in its way, the universe and matter are eternal. In other words they had no beginning, and thus have no Creator. The supposedly scientific basis for this superstitious belief is the theory of evolution.

      Since materialists claim that the universe has no Creator, they must provide their own explanation for how the life and myriad species on Earth came into being. The theory of evolution is the scenario they employed for that purpose. According to this theory, all the order and life in the universe came about spontaneously and by chance. Certain inanimate substances in the primeval world combined by accident to give rise to the first living cell. As a result of millions of years of similar coincidences, organisms came into existence. And finally came human beings, as the final stage of this evolutionary chain.

      The early history of mankind—which is alleged to have come into being as the result of millions of accidental mutations, each more impossible than the last—has been distorted to fit in with this scenario. According to the evolutionists’ account, which is totally lacking in any proof, the history of mankind is as follows: In the same way that life forms progressed from a primitive organism up to man, the most highly developed of all, so mankind’s history must have advanced from the most primitive community to the most advanced urban society. But this assumption is completely devoid of any supporting evidence. It also represents the history of mankind prepared in line with the claims of materialist philosophy and the theory of evolution.

      Evolutionist scientists—in order to account for the supposed evolutionary process that they claim extends from a single cell to multi-celled organisms, and then from apes to man—have rewritten the history of mankind. To that end they have invented imaginary eras such as The Cave-Man Age and The Stone Age to describe the lifestyle of primitive Man. Evolutionists, supporting the falsehood that human beings and apes are descended from a common ancestor, have embarked on a new search in order to prove their claims. They now interpret every stone, or arrowhead or bowl unearthed during archaeological excavations in that light. Yet the pictures and dioramas of half-ape, half-man creatures sitting in a dark cave, dressed in furs, and lacking the facility of speech are all fictitious. Primitive man never existed, and there never was a Stone Age. They are nothing more than deceptive scenarios produced by evolutionists with the help of one section of the media.

      These concepts are all deceptions because recent advances in science—particularly in the fields of biology, paleontology, microbiology and genetics—have totally demolished the claims of evolution. The idea that species evolved and transformed into later versions of each other has been deemed invalid.

      In the same way, human beings did not evolve from ape-like creatures. Human beings have been human since the day they came into existence, and have possessed a sophisticated culture from that day to this. Therefore, the evolution of history never happened, either.

      This book reveals scientific proofs that the evolution of human history concept is a falsehood, and we shall show how the fact of creation is now supported by the latest scientific findings. Mankind came into the world not through evolution, but by the flawless creation of God, the Almighty and Omniscient.

      In the following pages, you can read for yourself about the scientific and historical proofs of this.

      Introduction

      The evolutionist historical perspective studies the history of mankind by dividing it up into several periods, just as it does with the supposed course of human evolution itself. Such fictitious concepts as the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age are an important part of the evolutionist chronology. Since this imaginary picture is presented in schools and in television and newspaper stories, most people accept this imaginary picture without question and imagine that human beings once lived in an era when only primitive stone tools were used and technology was unknown.

      Yet when archaeological findings and scientific facts are examined, a very different picture emerges. The traces and remains that have come down to the present—the tools, needles, flute fragments, personal adornments and decorations—show that in cultural and social terms, humans have always lived civilized lives in all periods of history.

      Hundreds of thousands of years ago, people lived in houses, engaged in agriculture, exchanged goods, produced textiles, ate, visited relatives, took an interest in music, made

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