Binary systems predating Leibniz also existed in the ancient world. Conclusive archaeological evidence predating the 16th century BCE is, however, rarely available. Perhaps predating Greek gazetteers were those made in ancient Egypt. Archaeological evidence points to this culture predating the Norse or Thule settlements. Fossilized species have been found in very old rocks predating vertebrates. The two orders were rooted in the most ancient tradition predating Rome. Others counter that the dichotomies meantioned in Hasidic texts originate in sources predating Western philosophy. Some years later, however, scientists in Poland found evidence of fossilised tetrapod tracks predating "Tiktaalik". There is scant record of Lier predating the 7th century. Northwestern was also home to several literary societies predating fraternal societies. Guaman Poma wrote about Andean history back to the era predating the Inca. The Darkness is a cosmic entity predating recorded history. Western Canada is the traditional territory of numerous First Nations predating the arrival of Europeans. Brindisi was originally a Messapian settlement predating the Roman expansion. There exist claims of earlier forms predating the Majapahit kris but none are verifiable.