Prehistoric skeleton found along Lake Travis

austin american-statesman ^ | Monday, August 28, 2006 | Marty Toohey

[ValerieUSA]

I live right near Leander. I never heard of Leanderthal Woman ... i never get to meet celebrities.

[Atchafalaya]

A Helen Thomas sighting??

[peyton randolph]

[taxesareforever]

Considering the definition of "prehistoric" I hardly think this is prehistoric.

Definitions of prehistoric on the Web: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; "prehistoric settlements"; "prehistoric peoples"

[Crazieman]

Prehistoric at 1000 years?

Well, perhaps for the North American continent.

[raybbr]

Evidence at the site indicates that the skeleton is between 700 and 2,000 years old, most likely dating back about 1,000 years, members of the excavation crew said. The nearly intact skeleton is being donated to the University of Texas for further study.

I don't think that age classifies it as "prehistoric".

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Jimmy hoffa in drag

[wolfcreek]

I live right near Leander. I never heard of Leanderthal Woman ... i never get to meet celebrities.

Hello fellow western Williamson county FReeper! She was discovered as a result of the construction of 1431 from Ceder Park to Round Rock on Brushy Creek. UT archaeologist estimated the body to be 9000 yrs. old. They nick-named her Leanne although, she was found closer to CP. You might also be interested in the dino tracks along the South San Gabriel near the 183 bridge.

[ValerieUSA]

Yeah, I thought "prehistoric" was a bit overstated.

[ValerieUSA]

Hiya. I just moved here three years ago and missed out on some interesting stuff it seems. With all of the highway construction going on now (but in a big hurry) I wonder what is being destroyed.
I think the controversial Kennewick Man who was discovered in Washington state is estimated to be 9,000 years old, and is unlike the native Americans of the area.
I didn't know we had dino tracks around here. I've been to the river from 183, but did not look for them. I think it is just a series of mud puddles now - might be a good time to check it out. I have seen the dino tracks at Glen Rose.

[jettester]

Man....I wondered what happened to Bob when he went out for a pack of smokes....I thought the shrooms were a bit strong that day.....(\sarc)

[P-40]

I have seen the dino tracks at Glen Rose.

I've seen them here in Austin. :)

[unixfox]

With the lake level being down 17 feet I'm sure people will find more stuff.

I just want my fishing pole back.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks Val. :') Good luck with the celebrity idea. ;')

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[SunkenCiv]

"fairly unique."

LOL!

[leilani]

"I just want my fishing pole back"

lol. I want the gold cross my grandma gave me that I lost there too. Maybe we should start a list.

[Arrowhead1952]

txflake is another Lake Travis FReeper who is interested in artifacts. I remember the news about the Leanderthal Woman during the road construction. They also found a number of Indian and other prehistoric rock tools at the site.

I've been looking for artifacts since the lake is down, but not much success lately. A few broken points here and there and an occasional tomahawk or other tool.

Another guy who hunts artifacts is also in the construction business and he told me that the area just east of Palmer Lane at 620 has a creek bed that is littered with artifacts. Much has already been covered with tons of fill for IH 45 N.

[txhurl]

Do you know... I'm starting to wonder if bad things don't start happening to you when you become very successful at collecting. I only surface-hunt anymore.

[txhurl]

Hey! You gettin' wet?