I was under the impression that the Athosians used to be more technologically advanced but they either chose or were forced to become more primitive and nomadic to flee the wraith. I don't know if that's canon or speculation though. It might have been hinted in Rising when Teyla lit the torches with that device.
One thing I've never understood is how the background characters - both scientists and military - on Atlantis are almost always Caucasian. One would think that there would be more diversity seeing as how this is more of a global team. I imagine the real life answer is that they have a limited actor pool of stand-ins over in Vancouver, but I do wish TPTB would make more of an effort.
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One thing I've never understood is how the background characters - both scientists and military - on Atlantis are almost always Caucasian. One would think that there would be more diversity seeing as how this is more of a global team. I imagine the real life answer is that they have a limited actor pool of stand-ins over in Vancouver, but I do wish TPTB would make more of an effort.