Bull Thistle Cave Archaeological Site facts for kids
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Bull Thistle Cave Archaeological Site (44TZ92)
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| Nearest city | Tazewell, Virginia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001531 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 10, 1987 |
The Bull Thistle Cave Archaeological Site is a special place in Tazewell County, Virginia. It's a deep cave that was once used as a burial site. This cave is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Scientists believe people used this cave for burials between the years 1300 and 1600 AD. They found clues like artifacts that helped them figure out these dates.
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What is Bull Thistle Cave?
Bull Thistle Cave is a type of cave called a "shaft pit." This means it's a deep hole in the ground, like a vertical tunnel. It's not a cave you can easily walk into.
Discoveries Inside the Cave
When researchers explored the cave, they found human remains. They believe that bodies were carefully placed into the cave. This might have been done by lowering them down the shaft.
How Many Bodies Were Found?
On the cave floor, archaeologists found the remains of at least 11 different people. These discoveries help us learn about how people lived and honored their dead long ago.
Why is it Important?
The Bull Thistle Cave is an important archaeological site. It helps us understand the history of the people who lived in this area centuries ago.
National Register of Historic Places
In 1987, the Bull Thistle Cave was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the site. It also makes sure we can keep learning from it.
