Rock Shelter (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Rock Shelter

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The cave, according to radiocarbon dating, has been shown to be the oldest site of habitation, beginning in about AD 1200. Inside, researchers found remnants of sleeping mats and other evidence indicating 400 years of usage of the cave.

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Photos courtesy of Douglas Kennett

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