If 'Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?­sailles.' is true, does it logically mean that 'These gardens were around well before the 17th-century.' also is?
Despite their 17th-century origins, these gardens avoid the rigid geometry of the Tuileries and Ver?­sailles.###These gardens were around well before the 17th-century.