The National Park Service has added the Paisley Five Mile Point Caves to the United States listing of the nations most important archaeological and historic sites, according to a news release. Situated near the town of Paisley in south-central Oregon, archaeological excavations at the site has produced evidence of human occupation in Oregon beginning 14,300 years ago, nearly 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. The site is located on land managed by the U.S. Department of Interior— Bureau of Land Management. BLM is indeed pleased to see the Paisley Five Mile Points officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places, said Stan McDonald, state archaeologist for Oregon and Washington for the BLM. The sites listing underscores the importance of Oregons archaeological heritage to understanding the full breadth of the human experience. We extend our thanks to our partner the University of Oregon and associated research team for their dedication and commitment to outstanding research. Read this story in the print and e-editions of Saturdays Herald and News.
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:49:55 +0000
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