Danger Cave, Archaeological cave site near Wendover, Utah, US.
The cave contains numerous preserved artifacts, including tools, textiles, and organic materials, spanning 11,000 years of human habitation in the Great Basin region.
Jesse D. Jennings conducted substantial excavations in 1949, revealing a continuous pattern of human settlement that transformed archaeological understanding of prehistoric North American cultures.
The excavated materials demonstrate how early inhabitants developed survival strategies through hunting, gathering pine nuts, and creating essential tools from available resources.
The site requires special permits for access, and visitors need to coordinate with the Utah Division of State History for research or educational purposes.
The cave's exceptionally dry environment preserved over 2,500 stone tools, 1,000 grinding stones, and specimens from 68 plant species that still exist today.
Location: Tooele County
GPS coordinates: 40.75190,-114.01600
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:49
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