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A vigilant citizen’s sharp observation directed officials toward a cranium located on an Indiana river’s edge – a finding that turned out to be more than 4,000 years old.
The Fayette County Medical Examiner’s Office publicized the discovery in an Oct. 9 media release.
The skull, which was communicated to authorities on June 2, was found near the West Fork of the Whitewater River, which traverses Indiana’s historically rich Whitewater Valley.
A local landowner, characterized as an amateur enthusiast, noticed the skull on a deteriorated riverbank. Officials indicated the individual was a “dedicated gatherer of Native American relics.”
According to officials, an enthusiast discovered a human cranium by the Whitewater River, which was later determined to be over 4,000 years old. (Fayette County Sheriff’s Office)
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department initiated the primary inquiry and swiftly verified that the skull was from a human. However, establishing its age required more time.
Samples extracted from the skull were dispatched to the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center and the Center for Applied Isotope Studies at the University of Georgia for examination and radiocarbon dating, respectively.
Following several months of analysis, authorities can confirm that the skull is approximately 4,270 years old. It probably belonged to a Native American who existed circa 2300 B.C.
“Considering the discovery’s age and its proximity to a waterway, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received early notification during the investigation and has been officially updated on the radiocarbon results,” the release stated.
“Safeguarding our historical and cultural legacy is a shared duty, and we pledge to manage this situation with the utmost respect and care.”
“The coroner’s office is now awaiting direction from the Indiana DNR concerning the subsequent steps for repatriation and site administration.”
Eddie Richardson, medical examiner of Fayette County, informed Fox News Digital on Monday that the tribal affiliation of the deceased is presently unknown. At the moment, officials are collaborating with an archaeologist from the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma in an effort to identify the skull.
Authorities within Indiana are collaborating with tribal delegates after testing indicated the remains were thousands of years old. (Fayette County Sheriff’s Office)
“The remains could be associated with an individual from various tribes, such as the Shawnee, Potawatomi, Delaware, or Cherokee, among others,” Richardson commented.
He continued, “Regrettably, our endeavors are temporarily halted because of the current government closure, as adherence involves interaction with federal employees who are temporarily laid off.”
Earlier in the year, a local landowner discovered the skull on a worn riverbank in Indiana’s historic Whitewater Valley. (Fayette County Sheriff’s Office)
In a prior statement, Richardson declared that the discovery “highlights the significance of our community’s attentiveness and the requirement for expert teamwork.”
“Safeguarding our historical and cultural legacy is a shared duty, and we pledge to manage this situation with the utmost respect and care,” he reiterated.
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