Red Ochre Mined there 13,000 Years Ago!

[tamrock]

Wyoming Declared Oldest Mine in Americas: Red Ochre Mined there 13,000 Years Ago! | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists have confirmed that a red ochre mine in Wyoming is the oldest mine in the Americas.

www.ancient-origins.net

 

[traveller777]

Wyoming Declared Oldest Mine in Americas: Red Ochre Mined there 13,000 Years Ago! | Ancient Origins

Archaeologists have confirmed that a red ochre mine in Wyoming is the oldest mine in the Americas.

www.ancient-origins.net

Nice post. Thanks for sharing.

 

[traveller777]

I wonder if a thorough search was done in the area. I bet some caves or rock overhangs would have red ochre drawings on the walls.

 

[Buckleberry]

Thanks for the info.

Watch the movie on that link it's excellent!