12,000-Year-Old Artifacts In Louisiana Saved By Scientists
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – This summer, archaeologists have worked hard at the Vernon Parish site in the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana, United States. While digging through the first, the goal of the excavation has been to unearth and preserve the evidence of prehistoric occupation of the area. Gray Tarry, bottom left, an archeological […]
Mounds In Louisiana, North America Offer Insight Into Middle Archaic Lifestyles
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Louisiana State University (LSU) Campus Mounds sit on high ground overlooking the Mississippi River floodplain and have been a gathering place and destination for people for thousands of years. They are some of the oldest mounds in Louisiana and North America. LSU Campus Indian Mounds. Credit: Spatms – CC […]
Campus Mounds Are The Oldest Known Human-Made Structures In North America – New Research Shows
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – New research reveals more information about the LSU Campus Mounds, including the discovery of thousands of years old charred mammal bone fragments and a coordinated alignment of both mounds toward one of the brightest stars in the night sky. This new information offers more insight into the oldest known man-made […]
Has A 12,000-Year-Old Underwater City Been Discovered Off The Coast Of Louisiana?
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – At present, more than 80% of the ocean remains unexplored. In recent years, underwater archaeologists have discovered magnificent, ancient ruins and startling prehistoric artifacts. Scientists are confident more underwater treasures will be found in the future. Still, some discoveries, like this one, are truly spectacular. George Gelé, an amateur archaeologist […]
Sinister Manchac Swamp And The Chilling Curse Of Julia Brown
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Most swamps are regarded as places that are beautiful but downright scary, and one should know better than to visit them. The Manchac Swamp in Louisiana is no exception, as it is believed to be cursed by a woman known as Julia Brown. Located not far from New Orleans, the Manchac Swamp […]