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EUGENE — Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more than 18,000 years ago.
Scientists have found evidence that humans occupied an area of eastern Oregon more than 18,000 years ago, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
An Oregon field research team has uncovered evidence that indicates humans roamed the state at least 18,000 years ago. This could be proof of North America’s oldest human-occupied site yet. Since 2011, the Bureau of Land Management and University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History Archaeological Field School have partnered to excavate the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter near Riley, Ore.
Oregon archaeologists have found evidence suggesting humans occupied the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter outside of Riley, Oregon more than 18,000 years ago.
Scientists have found evidence that humans occupied an area of eastern Oregon more than 18,000 years ago, according to the Bureau of Land Management.