Unconventional Archaeology comes in many forms. At the moment there is much discussion of views that originate with the view that the earth is only 6000 years old, according to the calculation of Archbishop Ussher.

On October 23, 1997 a celebration was held around the world in recognition of the influence of Ussher's views on modern creation myths. James Ussher (shown right in an oil painting) was born in Ireland in 1581 and became Archbishop of Armagh. His theological works included a number of pieces about the antiquity of the creation of the earth. Ussher based his calculation on time spans described in the Old Testament, supplemented by information from other historic sources and framed within the metaphor that six days of creation implied 6000 years of potential time for the earth and its people. He concluded that the earth was created on October 23, 4004 BC.

Although scientific studies have shown that the earth is billions of years old this estimate of a mere 6000 years old is today believed by a number of extremist Christian groups. Such "creationists" try to interprete all archaeological and palaeontological evidence as being less than 6000 years old. With a belief that the earth, and humans, are so young these Creationists cannot admit that evolution occurs. Consequently the literal acceptance of Usshers chronology has led some people to believe in bizare and demonstrably false views of the world.

To learn more about such curious views influenced by Ussher's calculation, look at the pages available through the following links:

	From Ussher to Slusher, from Archbish to Gish: or, not in a million years...
	The New Age of alternative archaeology in Australia.
	Links to unconventional sites and replies by scientists.

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