Copper artifacts with machine marks found at MOUNT PISGAH. Archaeologist Emmer conducted excavations in 1883 Over 1500 artifacts found including axes, celts, spear points, and copper Smithsonian 1883 report noted copper with machine marks embedded in surfaces
Copper artifacts with machine marks found at MOUNT PISGAH ⚒️ 1883 excavations found 1500+ artifacts. Whether machined locally or imported from Europe remains unknown
Key Facts
- Archaeologist Emmer conducted excavations in 1883
- Over 1500 artifacts found including axes, celts, spear points, and copper
- Smithsonian 1883 report noted copper with machine marks embedded in surfaces
- Originally assumed to be European copper
- Metal tools and lead bullets also found at the site
- Whether copper was machined locally or imported from Europe remains unknown
Related site: MOUNT PISGAH — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ep. 3 - The Shaman and the Philosopher - Vincent Barrows by Institute for Natural Philosophy