Monday, August 10, 2015

Native American artifacts unearthed in New York

More than 100 Native American artifacts have been found near the waterfront in Pelham Bay Park in New York.

Tests show the rare artifacts date back to between 200 AD and 1000 AD — centuries before European settlers made contact with Native Americans, she added.

Sutphin was especially impressed with the condition of the ceramics, which she believes were once used for eating and food preparation.

“I’ve never seen anything like it found in New York City before,” she said.

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Story: Rich Calder, New York Post | Photo: Chrysalis Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

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