Posts Tagged ‘archaeology’
Newfound Native American Burial Ground Protected
By Julia Lindsay A largely undisturbed burial mound recently discovered in Greenup County, Ky., could provide a window into early Native American culture. The 20 feet high by 80 feet long mass dates back to the Fort Ancient or Woodland periods, which occurred approximately 500 to 2,500 years ago. The Archaeological Conservancy plans to conduct…
Read MoreWalking the Walk of Preservation
History provides a sense of place. Increasingly, communities are building their own place in history, and finding that preserving the past and marketing it to visitors can also provide a boost in the present.
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