Southeastern Idaho & Northern Utah Paleoindian Research Program Newsletter, V. 1 (original) (raw)
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This newsletter discusses the Southeastern Idaho and Northern Utah Paleoindian Research Program initiated by Dr. Bonnie Pitblado in 2007, highlighting its potential for archaeological discovery in a region previously overlooked. The report summarizes fieldwork conducted in summer 2008, revealing a wealth of archeological evidence related to Paleoindian populations, supported by local knowledge and artifacts. The findings emphasize the region's rich resources for hunting and gathering activities, and the need for foundational research to understand earlier human occupations.
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