Bible; Most modern scholars have argued that the Genesis stories were just myths and should be looked upon in an allegorical sense." I disagree, not a myth nor fanciful but the repository of ancient memories; the Bible should be read literally as a historic/scientific document, a historical document just like the writings of Herodotus or a text of Rameses II."  If so strong a tradition evolves out of the past, it is likely to have a genuine geographical setting."  In addition, that in general ancient civilizations are older and greater than assumed, there are many more old civilizations lost due to climate change accumulating in the Big Flood.

Most scientists dispute these claims, although one of them, C. Edward Burtis, had to admit, after a life-long study, that the age mentioned for Moses was correct. These great ages were partly made possible because of their life style and a special diet which had to be enforced rigidly.

The Sumerians, living in the same area, are another society who left us with a lot of records, this time in the form of baked clay documents (cuneiforms). 

The Mesopotamians were the first known civilization that did start to build Cities. Not only concerned with flood control and irrigation but also with urban water supply and the creation of water highways for there boots and barges. The Euphrates and Tigris are unpredictability and vary a lot, a major problem. The system of canals, dikes, reservoirs more complex than most people do imagine. During 3000BC, every major Mesopotamian city was the center of a canal network reaching to the outermost limits of the city authority.

They recorded most of the reigns of the different Kings in the area and when we look at them we find: Dynasty, Name, No. of Kings, Reign, Average Rule

Ancient people explained the decrease and increase of the life span in the following terms:

• Time and space are aspects of the material world and when you look at the stars you can see what is happening, new worlds get born every day and others die out. Even our Earth and our Sun have only a limited period of existence! Within the material world nothing is permanent, (flux) therefore human existence is limited and there is no way in which you can deny or escape it.
  Spirituality, ideas and dreams do not contain matter and are not ruled by Time. (Infinite) The ancients people did associate Time with; corruption and destruction, saw it as important to reduce the impact of materialism on your life and lifestyle. Key to a long and healthy life are spirituality and consciousness; the main point stressed that life to be sought by man, not in himself or in his own power, but from outside, from Him who is emphatically to Life. (God, Spirit, Nature, Conscious). 

  The nature of Time. (the Beast)
  

  "Time seen as dragon, has everything it needs;' fully autonomous, that begets, forms, slays and devours itself, and in no need of a  second.'

  
  

  The ways in which we measure time, day, weeks month and years has not changed much. There are some differences regarding the geographic location and the calendar used but none to explain the difference like 800 year old and 72. Most precise is the Mayan calendar.

  Introduction	Location	Actual	Day/years
  2772 BC	Egypt	365.241,198	365.000.000
  2500 BC	Mesopotamia	365.241,198	360.000,000
  715-672 BC	Rome	365.242,198	355.000,000
  46 BC	Rome	365.242,198	365.250,000
  300	Maya	365.242,198	365.242,129
  1582	Rome	365.242,198	365.242,400

  However there is a change in perception of Time, as seen by and recorded over the last 8000 years. In the early days time then hardly a subject of any discussion, but in the here and now best characterize by time is money, money being regarded as most precious.

  The change in perception of Time, 

  " chrono-logical," seen and  entranced and absorbed in linear form/time and at the expense of the timeless dimension of our being. "Syn-chronic" time or Dreamtime is not linear but circular, not fixed but fluid, not mechanistic but natural, not historical but a-historical, its center experienced in the here and now. By expansion of consciousness, you can enter into a mythical type dimension and time will than change from "chrono-logical to syn-chronic "How; the Timing frequency than being part of the universal factor of synchronization, the inter-resonance between everything and everything else what is alive.. Both the microcosm and macrocosm are synchronistic, mirrored reflections of each other. A singular now ness eternally unfolding in endlessly diverse and novel patterns. ( Nature).  It is the only way known by which you can get out of the spell and logic of linear time, wake up to "dreamtime."

  Saturn-Chronos is the dark father or age, associated with the mythic dying king, or "senex," who has lost touch with his feelings, a Narcissi, out of touch with Eros, unable to maintain proper relations, creativity,  compassion and with love; a obstacle to growth and development, who out of fear for its own weakness, holds onto and becomes addicted to power and control. (Rules and regulations.)

  Basically: Chrono-logical Time or linear Time associated with a period of reduced human consciousness,  Syn-chronic, Time associated with the period of an enlarged human consciousness and at the end, the questions about the value of foundations, what is best for humanity, sharing values, its longevity.

  
  
• This is one of the reasons why Buddha called the material world an illusion. Despite its powerful manifestation, its glamour and its glitter, it is all in vain.
  

• Expansion of consciousness and awareness could reduce the effects of time in the material world and expand the maximum lifespan, a process we call Transcendentalism.

Life extension and caloric restrictions

To these ancient peoples not only the choice and preparation of food was important but also the rejuvenation of the body which was achieved by food restriction. This was later incorporated into all major religions as fasting.

This form of calorie restriction, combined with meditation, would have the same effect as caloric restriction.

The main beneficial aspect of this system was that his period of food restriction was limited to a maximum of six weeks a year instead of being permanent. During this period people were asked to reflect on their way of life, their behaviour towards others, and to meditate and pray. At the end of the fasting period there would be a big celebration with the sharing of food and goods with friends and the poor.

Artificial Rejuvenation

There is a big difference between fasting and the artificial rejuvenation of the body.

When it became clear that the maximum lifespan was decreasing rapidly, people and their rulers started to look for other ways to extend life.

As far as we can tell, the Sumerian kings went to the temple and had to undergo a severe regime of food restriction with no solid foods, only lots of special vegetable juices. To help the king get through this difficult period they used special sedatives, resting him on a bench in the form of a cross in a quiet room without light.

The food restriction would go on until most organs were reduced or nearly gone. The liver for example was reduced to approximately 10% of its normal size. The process was so severe that halfway during his treatment all parasites, such as worms, would leave his body and flee, like rats do before a ship goes down. Needless to say that such a procedure is not without risks and takes a lot of knowledge! For this reason, only royalty and high priests would be treated in this way.

Fasting, and a simple way of living, were the guidelines for the common people and they too could greatly benefit from it.

Every important religion incorporated these guidelines for the benefit of their followers.

In modern times there is a big difference. People now are stimulated to consume, consume and consume….the more the better! At least that is what the big corporations try to get us to believe.