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The Oldest Americans May Prove Even Older.

Authors :
Wilford, John Noble
Source :
New York Times. 6/29/2004, Vol. 153 Issue 52895, pF1-F4. 0p. 7 Color Photographs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Reports that a group of archaeologists, in an attempt to date the arrival of the first Americans, have found traces of chert and flint tools in Barnwell, South Carolina. Assurance that the specimens are crafted, not natural, from Dr. Albert C. Goodyear; Possibility that American prehistory is earlier than previously assumed; Plans for laboratory work and dating procedures; Variety of theories on the advent of early Americans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
153
Issue :
52895
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
13582965