Manis Mastodon Site, Archaeological site in Clallam County, United States.
The excavation site contains mastodon remains and early human artifacts, including a bone spear point embedded in a mastodon rib found in Washington State.
Discovered in 1977 during construction work, the site revealed mastodon bones dating back approximately 13,800 years, establishing early human presence in North America.
The findings at this location demonstrate advanced hunting techniques of early Native American populations through preserved bone tools and precise butchering marks.
Research teams conduct ongoing excavations at the site, which requires special permission to visit and maintains restricted access for preservation purposes.
Scientists identified bone regeneration around the embedded spear point, indicating the mastodon survived the initial hunting attempt by early humans.
Location: Clallam County
GPS coordinates: 48.05000,-123.11667
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:58
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