Windover Archaeological Site

Windover Archaeological Site is a prehistoric burial ground in a former pond in Brevard County, Florida, where organic material has been preserved in peat for thousands of years. The site itself is not open to the public, but findings are displayed at a nearby museum that documents the scientific importance of this discovery.

Construction workers uncovered the site in 1982 during excavation work, revealing traces of human settlement from around 6000 BC. Scientists immediately began rescue excavations to secure the valuable organic remains before they could decay in the open air.

The name comes from a nearby stream that winds through wetlands in the area. Visitors today can see replicas of burial goods and reconstructed textiles at the local museum, showing how people honored their dead ten thousand years ago.

The museum is located in Titusville and features exhibits about the excavation, with accessible entry for all visitors. Those interested in prehistoric North American cultures will find clear information without long waiting times.

The peat layer preserved brain tissue in more than ninety skulls, allowing researchers to analyze genetic material and trace kinship relationships. Such preservation conditions are extremely rare and make this one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Americas.

Location: Brevard County

GPS coordinates: 28.53861,-80.84333

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26