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IU Underwater Archaeology


IU Underwater Archaeology

A prehistoric water-filled cave in the Dominican Republic has become a "treasure trove" with the announcement by Indiana University archaeologists of the discovery of stone tools, a small primate skull in remarkable condition, and the claws, jawbone and other bones of several species of sloths.

The discoveries extend by thousands of years the scope of investigations led Charles Beeker, director of Academic Diving and Underwater Science Programs at IU Bloomington's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and his interdisciplinary team of collaborators.

Learn more about the findings:

http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/11644.html

See a photo gallery of researchers examining the artifacts:

http://newsinfo.iu.edu/asset/page/normal/7444.html