Sacred Cherokee mound returned to Eastern Band of Cherokee 📿 A historic site in North Carolina has been transferred back to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after more than 200 years. The repatriation marks a significant restoration of heritage to the tribe.
28 wampum belts found at MOUNT PISGAH repatriated to Cherokee
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Key facts
- 28 wampum belts found at the mound - more than any other discovery worldwide
- Wampum belts are sacred objects representing peace and heraldry
- Eastern Band of Cherokee wrote claim in 1999 to repatriate artifacts
- Artifacts were at University of North Carolina
- Cherokee claimed artifacts because site was on Cherokee land
- Repatriation occurred in 1999
Sources
bibliotecapleyades.net
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