tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626430784240140410.post3332045009031494977..comments2012-05-07T17:34:07.812-05:00Comments on Mills-Mounds: Excavation EndsMounds-Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471186311954075035noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626430784240140410.post-21892432240898213302012-05-07T17:34:07.812-05:002012-05-07T17:34:07.812-05:00I would agree that there is no "proof" o...I would agree that there is no "proof" one way or the other. However, the preponderance of the evidence argues for a historical origin. <br /><br />The chert found was two pieces of gravel, which show no signs of having been worked. The larger piece is about 1x1.5" and the other less than 1/4 of that. I can post pictures on the blog, but don't know how to get them into this comment box.<br /><br />The argument against a Native American origin rests on the dissimilarities of cairns that have associated artifacts. Those cairns are not found in collections nearly as large as our site. They are nearly all equal in size, whereas ours range to 20X differences in volume. The site is atypical also, being on a 15-20% slope, when proven cairns are sited on almost level bluffs with water views. At least one of our cairns is built with a stacked wall construction, unknown in other Native American structures in the Ozarks. And finally, the lack of any artifacts in the excavated cairn is very significant.<br /><br />In hopes of establishing the origin and builders, I have initiated a plan of local news articles and presentations to local historic groups. Perhaps someone has similar cairns or genealogical references from early settlers that might lead to a rational answer.Mounds-Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12471186311954075035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626430784240140410.post-6594844318717863352012-05-07T16:48:14.048-05:002012-05-07T16:48:14.048-05:00I do not think you have proven this is historical ...I do not think you have proven this is historical any more than that it is Native American. How about some pictures of the chert? Is it flakes or original conglomerate?pwaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647940752050937588noreply@blogger.com