teicoicos
Teicoicos is a term used primarily in speculative fiction and discussions of pseudoarchaeology to denote an alleged ancient civilization. It is not recognized as a real culture by mainstream archaeology and there is no peer‑reviewed evidence supporting its historic existence. The concept is typically employed to explore how missing or misinterpreted data can lead to elaborate reconstructions of the past.
Etymology and scope: The name combines a fictional place name, Teiko, with the commonly used -icos suffix
Geography and chronology: In many narratives, the Teicoicos are imagined as inhabiting a river valley with
Material culture and language: Descriptions often feature a distinctive material culture—fire‑brick architecture, monumental masonry, copper‑alloy artifacts,
Reception and use: Teicoicos is cited in critical discussions as an example of how gaps in evidence