Portable Rock Art and Story Stones

Peaches spread across eastern North America through Indigenous communities in the 16th-17th centuries. Here are the key findings: ## Historical Timeline The first peach pits in North America date to the early-mid 16th century, predating permanent Spanish settlements[1]. While peaches originated in China around 8000 BP, they reached the Americas via Spanish colonization in the late 15th and 16th centuries[1]. ## Key Discoveries **Initial Adoption** There was a significant lag of about 115 years between first Spanish contact and widespread Indigenous adoption of peaches[1]. Once adopted around 1625-1640, peaches spread rapidly across Indigenous networks[1]. **Geographic Distribution** The earliest dated peach contexts in the Southeast were found at: - St. Augustine (Florida coast), 1565-1600 - Santa Elena (South Carolina coast), 1566-1587 - Oconee Valley (Georgia interior), 1625-1640[1] ## Indigenous Role The research demonstrates that: - Indigenous communities actively shaped the spread...

Here's a detailed history of some notable ancient artifacts found in or near Denver, Colorado: Prehistoric Era (before 1500 AD) Lindenmeier Site Artifacts (circa 11200 - 10000 BCE) Location: Approximately 100 miles north of Denver, near Fort Collins, CO (but relevant to the broader region) Significance: The Lindenmeier Site is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most important Paleoindian sites in North America. Excavations uncovered over 40,000 artifacts, including: Folsom points (distinctive stone spear tips) Other stone tools (e.g., knives, scrapers) Evidence of early human presence in the Americas Denver Museum of Nature & Science's (DMNS) Paleoindian Collection Location: Denver, CO (artifacts found in various locations within the region) Notable Artifacts: Yuma Points  (circa 6000 - 4000 BCE): Several examples of these Paleoindian spear points are housed at the DMNS. Clovis Point  (circa 13000 - 12000 BCE): Although not exclusively found in Denver, the DMNS ha...

How Old is The Cherry Creek waterway    A great question about a notable waterway in Colorado! The Cherry Creek waterway, which flows from southeastern Colorado through the city of Denver and into the South Platte River, is a natural stream with a long and varied history. While its exact "age" is difficult to pinpoint, I'll provide some context and insights to help answer your question. Geological History:  Cherry Creek's drainage basin was formed over millions of years through geological processes. The creek's watershed is situated in the Denver Basin, a structural basin created during the Laramide orogeny (around 70-40 million years ago). Over time, erosion carved out the creek's path, which has been shaped by various geological events, including uplift, glaciation, and changes in sea levels. Pre-Human History (before 1800s):  As for the creek's existence as a flowing waterway, it's likely that Cherry Creek has been flowing in some form for thousands...