Saturday May 17, 2008
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Section: General
Archaeological Dig: Topper Site
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When: May 17, 2008
08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person/$15 for Museum members

Description: For thousands of years, Native Americans have visited chert quarries along the Savannah River to fashion stone tools. Excavations at the Topper Site near one of these quarries has revealed one of the oldest Native American settlements, suggesting humans arrived on this continent much earlier than previously thought, perhaps as far back as 50,000 years ago! Wear comfortable walking shoes to tour the site, watch archaeologists in action and view some of the recently excavated artifacts. The trip departs from and returns to the Georgia Southern Museum. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must be at least 18 years old and sign a site-specific waiver. Participants should bring a bag lunch, sodas will be provided. $20 per person. $15 for Museum members. For more information or to register, contact the Museum at 912-478-5444.


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