Exploration & Discovery

Discovery of Kennewick Man Remains

In July 1996, the skeletal remains of a prehistoric man, later named Kennewick Man, were discovered near Kennewick, Washington. Found by two young men at the Columbia River, initial assessments indicated the remains of an individual dating back over 9,000 years. Researchers were excited to study these bones to gain insights into early human migration and life in North America. The site became a hotbed for scientific curiosity, sparking debates about Indigenous rights and archaeological ethics.

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