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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (44751)	1/17/2006 2:11:40 PM
From: average joe	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 90947

Just south of me is a medicine wheel older than the pyramids of Egypt. usask.ca virtualsk.com East of me is an ancient viking encampment. pc.gc.ca I know how amazing this must seem to you... Are you a real archeologist or just a Harrison Ford fan?

To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (44751)	1/18/2006 10:42:29 PM
From: average joe	Respond to of 90947

"How much archeaology you got in Canada?" Archaeologists have determined that Aboriginal people have been coming to the valley for over 5000 years. Bison were attracted by the plentiful shelter and water. Fragments of bison bones can be seen near the creek and along gullies where water washes away the sides exposing pieces of buried bone. In 1996 a bison processing site was excavated to a depth of just over two metres. Actions of the creek have exposed a wall of strata revealing layer upon layer of bison bones, crushed bone, fire pits, and artifacts. The deepest artifacts were radio-carbon dated at approximately 2000 years. The most significant archaeological finds are four petroglyphs that were patiently carved by Aboriginal peoples on large dolomite boulders deposited by glaciers. The petroglyphs are within a few hundred metres of each other. The largest is Petroglyph #1, a triangular-shaped rock facing due east. Deep lines are carved along the east face, along with what appear to be two hooves (two more are buried just below the surface). Dozens of circular indentations have also been carved. While the precise meaning is still a mystery, interpretations suggest this was a symbol for the bison, or a teaching stone that represents the life and culture of the people that were so dependent on the bison. Archaeologists have excavated around the petroglyphs, focusing mainly on #1. The oldest radiocarbon date from this dig revealed that the minimum age for the carvings is 1650 years old. They found many objects left behind as gifts including a brass bracelet, projectile points or arrowheads, and many small stones. Petroglyphs #2 and #3 and #4 are located nearby. These boulders are not as large as #1, and the carvings are less distinct. At the Interpretive Centre you can arrange for a guide to take you on a tour of the petroglyphs. See Tours for more details. Tours to other archaeological sites in the vicinity to see tipi rings, ancient campsites, buffalo jumps and medicine wheels must be arranged in advance. sasktelwebsite.net