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Wyoming archaeological site reveals Native American adornment practices in the 1700s during early European contact

Wyoming archaeological site reveals Native American adornment practices in the 1700s during early European contact
science8/5/2025

Dr. Spencer Pelton and his colleagues have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the River Bend site (48NA202), Wyoming. The site, located near the North Platte River in Casper, Wyoming, was excavated in the 1970s as part of salvage efforts prior to construction leveling. Their findings have been published in Plains Anthropologist.

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: (a) projectile points; (b) iron arrow point; (c) iron awl. Credit: Pe... [6838 chars]