Posted by Ranger MacNeil on October 11, 2001 at 15:28:08:
In Reply to: yellowstone posted by ashley,chelsey,and brad on October 11, 2001 at 14:49:16:
: How many past civilizations have you found in the park?
Great Question! Little is known as to the full extent of ethnographic resources, or past civilizations to Yellowstone National Park. That is why the preservation of Yellowstone's cultural resources is so important. There is still SO much out there to still discover!!! There was a recent archaeological survey that was done near the West Thumb area of Yellowstone Lake area where knives were carbondated at approximately 8,600 to 8,750 years ago. We currently know of more then 20 Native American tribes that are affiliated with Yellowstone National Park.