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Part of a human skull more than 4,000 years old has been found IndianaThe local coroner’s office called it a “remarkable discovery.”
Fayette County Coroner Eddie Richardson fittingly announced the discovery of the skull on Monday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
According to Facebook recently, human remains were found on the banks of the Whitewater River in June and the local sheriff’s office was notified. Post From the coroner’s office.
Preliminary analysis, which included radiocarbon dating, confirmed that the skull was approximately 4,270 years old, dating back to around 2,300 BC.
During this time, large populations of Native Americans were living in small areas, according to Indiana State Museum and Historic SiteNative Americans also became increasingly dependent on plant foods. Groundstone tools, which were shaped from hard granite or basaltic stone material, appeared regularly.
“This finding underscores the importance of our community’s vigilance and the need for professional support,” Richardson said in a statement. “I would like to commend the landowner for his responsible action in immediately reporting the discovery.”
The coroner received assistance from Dr. Christa Latham of the Human Identification Center at the University of Indianapolis and testing by the University of Georgia to determine the age of the remains.
“Today, as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the histories, cultures, and enduring presence of Native American peoples,” the Facebook post reads.
“This remarkable discovery is a powerful and humbling reminder that people have walked this land, our home in Fayette County, for millennia. It calls on all of us to treat this matter with the utmost respect and diligence.”
The coroner’s office said it is “looking forward to hearing from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources regarding next steps for repatriation and site management to ensure that this ancestral discovery is handled in accordance with cultural and legal standards.”