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5,000 Artifacts Unearthed: Insights into 18th-Century Native Culture

8/7/2025

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Archaeologists in Casper, Wyoming, have unearthed over 5,000 artifacts from the River Bend site, shedding light on 18th-century Native American adornment practices. Linked to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, the discovery of shell beads and tools reveals significant cultural shifts before and after European contact, deepening our appreciation for Plains Indian history.

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Archaeologists in Casper, Wyoming, have unearthed over 5,000 artifacts from the River Bend site, shedding light on 18th-century Native American adornment practices. Linked to the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, the discovery of shell beads and tools reveals significant cultural shifts before and after European contact, deepening our appreciation for Plains Indian history.