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Ancient Skull Theft Sparks Investigation in Utah

12/13/2025

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Utah officials investigate theft of a 1,700-year-old skull from a burial site near Kanab, Utah, with a $3,000 reward.
A citizen posted a Facebook photo of a man with the skull at the site.
Archaeologists believe remains may belong to an ancestor of the Kaibab Paiute tribe.
The burial ground is remote, suggesting the thief had prior knowledge.
Authorities are seeking tips from the public to repatriate the remains.

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Story summary

Utah officials investigate theft of a 1,700-year-old skull from a burial site near Kanab, Utah, with a $3,000 reward.
A citizen posted a Facebook photo of a man with the skull at the site.
Archaeologists believe remains may belong to an ancestor of the Kaibab Paiute tribe.
The burial ground is remote, suggesting the thief had prior knowledge.
Authorities are seeking tips from the public to repatriate the remains.