Posted on 09/20/2004 1:44:35 AM PDT by Gucho
Utah Canyon Holds Secrets of Ancient Civilization
By Paul Foy Associated Press Writer Published: Sep 20, 2004
RANGE CREEK CANYON, Utah (AP) - The newly discovered ruins of an ancient civilization in this remote eastern Utah canyon could reveal secrets about the descendants of the continent's original Paleo-Indians who showed up before the time of Christ to settle much of present-day Utah. Archaeologists estimate as many as 250 households occupied this canyon over a span of centuries ending about 750 years ago. They left half-buried stone-and-mortar houses and granary caches, and painted colorful trapezoidal figures on canyon walls.
"It's like finding a van Gogh in your grandmother's attic," Utah state archaeologist Kevin Jones said.
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You probably have already read about this , but it's a good reason for a good morning ping.
Thanks. I have heard about this, it is an amazing find.
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