Minisink Archaeological Site

The Minisink Archaeological Site is an excavation area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey near the Delaware River that reveals layers of human settlement. The land contains various archaeological zones where hearths, tools, and food remains have been preserved in the ground.

People inhabited this place roughly 10,000 years ago and left stone tools and fire pits as evidence of their early presence. Later on, Lenape communities made this their main settlement area during more recent times.

The Munsee-speaking Lenape people chose this location as a major settlement and left traces of their everyday lives scattered across the land. The remains show how these communities lived with the river and forest resources for many generations.

The site is systematically studied by researchers, so you may see ongoing excavation work, especially during the active research seasons. Understand that this is a working archaeological location that continues to be explored.

In an ancient layer, remains of two hearths were found holding fish bones and fruit, showing that people ate many different foods. These finds reveal how skillfully early inhabitants used the river and forest resources available to them.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 41.09350,-74.99220

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41