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A Surprise Find in Michigan Shows the Extent of Ancient Native American Agriculture

Posted on June 06, 2025 by Nell Greenfieldboyce, National Public Radio

Archeologists studying a forested area in northern Michigan say they've uncovered what is likely the largest intact remains of an ancient Native American agricultural site in the eastern half of the United States.

  • Michigan Excavation Site

    Jonathan Alperstein, one of the researchers, excavates a portion of land on an ancient agricultural site in Michigan.  Photo: Jesse Casana

In an NPR segment, Dartmouth anthropologists Madeleine McLeester and Jesse Casana discuss their research in Michigan that uncovered what is likely the largest intact remains of an ancient Native American agricultural site in the eastern half of the United States.

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