A cool share from the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center: These corn kernels, dating to around the Pueblo II period (A.D. 900 - 1150), were found at the Wallace Great House at Crow Canyon. See the full photo description for more details.
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This Finds Friday is quite a rare find for archaeologists — unburned plant matter. Specifically, these corn kernels were found at the Wallace Great House, dating this sample to around the Pueblo II period (A.D. 900–1150). It’s uncommon for plant matter that hasn’t been burnt to stay preserved for long periods of time; therefore, unburned corn finds act as key clues in our preservation of southwest history. Corn was a critically important plant for Pueblo populations and remains important for descendant communities and researchers. For these reasons, Crow Canyon has partnered with the Hopi Cultural Preservation Office to compile a database of unburned corn samples throughout the American Southwest and Northern Mexico. ... See more
