Utah Cave Full of Children’s Moccasins Sheds Light on Little-Known Ancient Culture

Hundreds of Dice, Game Pieces Found in Utah Cave Shed Light on Prehistoric Gambling

May 18, 2015 —by Blake de Pastino 4411 0

A cave on the shore of Utah’s Great Salt Lake is giving archaeologists a rare glimpse into a seldom-studied aspect of life in the ancient West — prehistoric gambling. Researchers…

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Utah Cave Full of Children’s Moccasins Sheds Light on Little-Known Ancient Culture

November 17, 2014 —by Blake de Pastino 6214 16

Archaeologists on the trail of a little-known ancient culture have found a cache of clues that may help unlock its secrets: a cave containing hundreds of children’s moccasins. The cave,…

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Hundreds of Dice, Game Pieces Found in Utah Cave Shed Light on Prehistoric Gambling

Utah Cave Full of Children’s Moccasins Sheds Light on Little-Known Ancient Culture

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