Nobles Pond Site, Paleoindian archaeological excavation in Jackson Township, Ohio, US.
Nobles Pond Site is an archaeological excavation location in Jackson Township, Ohio. The area contains hundreds of stone tools and artifacts from when people first settled in this region.
People first arrived here roughly 10,500 to 11,500 years ago as the Ice Age was ending. They made camps at this location and left evidence of their daily work behind.
The tools found here reveal how early people survived and what they needed to live. Looking at the stone objects, visitors can understand that these ancient inhabitants were skilled craftspeople who knew their techniques well.
This location is not open to the public, but research reports and information are available through scientific publications and museums. Interested visitors can contact local archaeological institutions to learn more about what was discovered here.
This site is notable for having one of the largest collections of triangular stone scrapers in North America. These tools were used to process animal hides, and their quantity here is particularly remarkable.
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