Dutchess Quarry Cave Site
Dutchess Quarry Cave Site, Ancient archaeological cave site in Goshen, United States.
Description
The Dutchess Quarry Cave Site is an archaeological site in Goshen, New York, featuring caves set into the side of Mount Lookout. The caves were home to ancient people who left behind stone tools and other objects that help us understand how early humans lived in this region.
History
Archaeological excavations starting in the 1960s uncovered evidence that people lived at the site roughly 12,000 years ago as the last Ice Age was ending. Researchers found stone points and tools showing that hunter-gatherers camped here and made use of the natural caves.
Culture
The discovery of a Paleo-Indian fluted point at the site provided essential information about early human settlements east of the Mississippi River.
Practical
Access to this site is restricted because active quarrying operations continue on the property. Anyone interested in visiting should check ahead about current access rules and whether tours or guided visits are available.
Did you know?
A protected preserve covering part of the property was established to safeguard the archaeological remains from ongoing mining. This sheltered area allows visitors to explore while quarrying continues elsewhere on the land.
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