Swan's Landing Archeological Site
Swan's Landing Archeological Site, Archaeological site in Harrison County, Indiana, United States.
The archaeological site extends over 5 hectares along the Ohio River, with a 6-meter-deep alluvium layer covering ancient deposits.
The site dates back to the Early Archaic period between 7000-8999 BC, providing evidence of early human settlements in North America.
The excavations revealed numerous Kirk cluster projectile points, scrapers, hammerstones, and stone tools made from local Wyandotte chert materials.
Located at Mile 658 of the Ohio River floodplain, the site sits 3.5 kilometers north of New Amsterdam and 6 kilometers from Blue River.
The location contains the largest concentration of Wyandotte chert in the world, which ancient inhabitants used to create specialized stone tools.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 38.13181,-86.26889
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:46
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