Under the Big Tent

[Mark Knowles]

A few potential problem that I see with the tent hypothesis.

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3) Why has the author drawn tents?

I do not think anyone can answer the question at this point. We are still at a stage of describing what we see. For conclusions it is still too early.
Since undoubtedly already a castle and towers are shown, tents are at least not unreasonable.

I think it is part of the theory to give a reason for its drawing. So if someone were to say it represents the aerial view if a pyramid and nearby town then I think it is not unreasonable to ask how one reconciles that with everything else. Similarly if someone were to argue that it represents a treasure map and this shows an X that marks the spot where treasure is hidden then I think it is worth asking how this fits with the rest of the page and manuscript.

There are many possible ideas that I can think if off the top of my head like it is a flag (like the Scottish flag) it is a Christian cross on a shield or a disguised letter X part of a hidden code. They could be two tables next to each other with table cloths with designs on them.

However I go with the cloisters and adjoining herb garden theory as it makes most sense to me.

Also I did raise 2 other questions.