Cowboy Wash, Archaeological site and protected area in southwestern Colorado, US.
The location encompasses nine distinct archaeological sites with pit houses along the slopes of Ute Mountain near Towaoc, 15 miles west of Mesa Verde.
Archaeological excavations in 1993 revealed human remains and artifacts from Ancestral Puebloan settlements dating between 1150 and 1175 AD.
The investigation of Cowboy Wash involved collaboration between University of North Carolina archaeologists and local Ute religious leaders during the excavation process.
The site contains stone tool collections and multiple pit house structures that demonstrate the building methods of ancient Southwest inhabitants.
Scientists discovered evidence of human remains through molecular analysis of coprolite samples, indicating the presence of consumed human tissue.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.17972,-108.84528
Latest update: April 19, 2025 22:01
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