Buenos Aires –

Anthropologists have made an important archeological discovery in a remote region west of the city of Comodoro Rivadavia on the Gulf of San Jorge. The leader of the expedition, Dr. Emilio Padroza, described the significance of the artifact as unequivocal proof confirming the existence of the Dobble People and their descendents. The Dobble People have been part of local folklore and mythology for centuries; however, proof of their actual existence has been rare. The symbols on the stone indicate that the descendents of the Dobble People flourished in this region between three and six thousand years ago. Padroza has affectionately dubbed them "The Children of the Dobble People”.

The stone appears to be a timeline tracing the history of a highly intelligent breed of nomadic hunter-gatherers. It is believed that they roamed the region below the 40th parallel living off the land, hunting, and farming, but never attaining any degree of industrialization. The average lifespan was about 35 years, explaining why they cohabitated as soon as reaching puberty. The Children of the Dobbles were diminutive in stature; a trait inherited from their ancestors. Like many ancient tribes, The Children of the Dobble People believed that the earth was God. The sun was the center of all things and the sustainer of life. Other symbols on the stone point to a remarkable knowledge of the planets and lunar cycles. 

The discovery of the stone is the culmination of Padroza's thirty-year quest. 'When I first saw the stone amidst the rubble of the cave I felt reborn. Then, after translating part of the runes, I wept. There is still much work to be done.' 
Although a complete history of The Children of the Dobble People may never be known, the discovery gives credibility to their existence. 

These pottery pieces are enlarged replicas of the Dobble symbols on the stone representing male and female life. They are companion pieces to the original Dobble People and would make welcome additions to any collection.              

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