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Delving into the Past: Unearthing the Oldest Bead in the Americas

Shedding Light on Clovis Culture Through Ancient Artifacts

Feb 21, 2024
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Ancient artifacts have a unique ability to transport us back in time, offering glimpses into bygone eras. Recently1, archaeologists unearthed a tube-shaped bead in Wyoming, estimated to be around 12,940 years old – the oldest bead ever discovered in the Western Hemisphere.

The hare bone bead. (Todd Surovell Photos)

A Peek into Personal Ornamentation

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