It is usually dated through the eschatological discourse in Mark 13, which scholars interpret as pointing to the First Jewish–Roman War (66–74 AD)—a war that led to the destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70. This would place the composition of Mark either immediately after the destruction or during the years immediately prior.
Upon the whole, the tribe inhabiting Penn Cove are more advanced than any others in civilization. Charles Wilkes, U.S. Exploring Expedition 1841