Mummy Cave, Archaeological site in Park County, Wyoming, US
The rock shelter extends 40 feet into a volcanic cliff above the North Fork of the Shoshone River at an elevation of 6,310 feet.
Excavations between 1963 and 1965 revealed 38 distinct occupation levels, representing human presence from the Paleoindian period through the late Prehistoric period.
The cave contains numerous preserved artifacts, including stone tools, pottery, animal bones, and the remains of an individual dated to approximately 800 AD.
The site lies adjacent to U.S. Highways 14, 16, and 20, near the eastern entrance of Yellowstone National Park, with educational resources available for visitors.
The geological formation maintains exceptionally dry conditions, enabling the preservation of organic materials such as hide, feathers, and wood across millennia.
Location: Wyoming
GPS coordinates: 44.46068,-109.73600
Latest update: May 14, 2025 06:03
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