Underwater Expedition Delivers Key Findings In Search For Evidence Of Early Americans

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 11:21 in Paleontology & Archaeology

In an expedition for submerged evidence of early Americans off Florida's Gulf Coast, archaeologists traced two ancient river systems in what they believe is the most extensive delineation of submerged prehistoric river systems ever done. They also identified chert, a stone used by prehistoric peoples in toolmaking, at three sites. Scientists believe they are on the threshold of delivering evidence of human habitation along those inundated rivers.

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