[SunkenCiv]

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[Fred Nerks]

DISCOVERIES IN KENTUCKY CAVES

In Edmonson and Hart counties the writer has investigated three of the most wonderful of these caves, all in close proximity to each other, the entrances of which could be covered by an equilateral triangle measuring hardly more than three miles. These are Mammoth Cave, of world-wide reputation; Colossal Cavern, but recently discovered and noted for its magnificence, and Salts Cave, from which have been taken some of the most remarkable prehistoric textile fabrics and vegetable remains ever brought to light. Several other caves in this vicinity have also yielded relics of rare interest to the archeologist. In Short Cave, eight miles from Mammoth Cave, was found the so-called American Mummy, exhibited many years ago at Mammoth Cave and now deposited in the National Museum at Washington.

(I wonder if it's still there...?)

[Fred Nerks]

The Mammoth Cave and other caves in the vicinity were explored for the purpose of securing saltpeter during the War of 1812

Natural preservative available on site.