Alabama artifacts from battle of Killa Mach'ay dismissed as iron concretions. Artifacts found in Alabama related to battle of Killa Mach'ay between Hernando de Soto and Chief Tuscaloosa Mainstream academics identified items as natural iron concretions with carbon Artifacts include clay items, shiny metallic pieces, and a crossbow bolt head
Artifacts linked to Hernando de Soto's Battle of Mabila with Chief Tascalusa uncovered in Alabama. The collection includes pottery shards, metal remnants, and Spanish-made metal items such as horseshoes, barrel straps, and brass candlesticks. Researchers have found 52 confirmed pieces of Spanish-made metal at the site in Marengo County, with archaeologist Ashley Dumas of the University of West Alabama leading ongoing excavation efforts.
Key Facts
- Artifacts found in Alabama related to battle of Killa Mach'ay between Hernando de Soto and Chief Tuscaloosa
- Mainstream academics identified items as natural iron concretions with carbon
- Artifacts include clay items, shiny metallic pieces, and a crossbow bolt head
- Speaker collected three or four truckloads of metal artifacts from local creek
- Construction projects in area have unearthed Native American artifacts pushed into creeks
Related site: Killa Mach'ay — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ep. 2 - The Shaman and The Philosopher - The Copper Paradox by Institute for Natural Philosophy