Trinchera Cave Archeological District
Trinchera Cave Archeological District, Archaeological site in Las Animas County, Colorado, US.
The Trinchera Cave stands within Trinchera Creek canyon, featuring multiple chambers that contain traces of ancient human settlements and activities.
Discovered in 1947 by Willard Louden during an aerial survey, the site contains artifacts dating from 1000 BC to AD 1749, including Archaic period items.
The excavations revealed evidence of trading networks between hunter-gatherer communities and pueblo peoples during the Sopris phase from AD 1100 to 1350.
The site, registered as a National Historic Place in 2001, requires visitors to follow specific preservation guidelines while exploring the archaeological district.
The Louden-Henritze Museum of Archaeology displays replicas of the cave and prehistoric items found at this location in eastern Colorado.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.16611,-104.01472
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:16
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