The Jaredites historical record far predates that of the Nephites and Lamanites - they got there first. And long before anyone else got there, they killed
themselves off. There is a land that was called the Land of Desolation by the Nephites and Lamanites where they found nothing but utter ruin - the remains of
a battle where even the women and children were given what weapons were available and made to fight.
One fatal flaw. How the hell did they build all those magnificent cities and temples - some even with a primitive form of running water! - without basic tools
such as the wheel?
Societies have regressed before. The Dark Ages is a shining example of this phenomena after the fall of the Roman Empire. It is quite believable that the
people of ancient America suffered a similar fate.
themselves off. There is a land that was called the Land of Desolation by the Nephites and Lamanites where they found nothing but utter ruin - the remains of
a battle where even the women and children were given what weapons were available and made to fight.
One fatal flaw. How the hell did they build all those magnificent cities and temples - some even with a primitive form of running water! - without basic tools
such as the wheel?
Societies have regressed before. The Dark Ages is a shining example of this phenomena after the fall of the Roman Empire. It is quite believable that the
people of ancient America suffered a similar fate.