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September 2006
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Located above the Loutre River in Montgomery County, Graham Cave State Park features an unusual sandstone cave that contained evidence of early man. Once used for shelter, Graham Cave became historically significant when archaeologists discovered how long ago human occupancy had occurred. University of Missouri archaeologists uncovered artifacts revealing human use of the cave dating back to as early as 10,000 years ago. Clues to the lifestyle of the ancient Dalton and Archaic period Native Americans were uncovered. Today, visitors are allowed in the entrance of the cave, where interpretive signs point out interesting discoveries. |
There was a great display of the Atlatl. The demonstrator explained the use and methods in great detail. Some from North America and many from other parts of the world. For those who don't know what an Atlatl is, it is a spear throwing devise.You can read more on my Articles page. |
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Kids and adults were aloud to try throwing with an Atlatl. They threw at a couple of bales of straw. The straw survived, very few were able to hit them. I tried and didn't do very well either. |
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Some Artifacts that were found in or around the cave, were on display. Flint arrow and spear heads and flint tools that were all made by early Americans. Thanks to some of the students from Columbia University. |
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| Also in attendance was a flintknapper. He was showing people how to make arrow heads, spear heads and tools. His display also showed various types of flint from other states. |  |
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