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Ancient Tool-Making Site Reveals Clovis Hunters' Secrets

11/27/2025

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State archaeologists and geologists in Maryland study the Piney Grove archaeological site in Baltimore County to learn about Clovis people over 13,000 years ago.
Recent discoveries include worked chalcedony, indicating the site served as a tool-making location.
Researchers analyze stone samples to identify chalcedony type and source, possibly tied to Cockeysville Marble.
They plan blood protein residue analysis on tools to determine which animals the Clovis hunters pursued.

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Story summary

State archaeologists and geologists in Maryland study the Piney Grove archaeological site in Baltimore County to learn about Clovis people over 13,000 years ago.
Recent discoveries include worked chalcedony, indicating the site served as a tool-making location.
Researchers analyze stone samples to identify chalcedony type and source, possibly tied to Cockeysville Marble.
They plan blood protein residue analysis on tools to determine which animals the Clovis hunters pursued.