The story of Kennewick Man

The story of Kennewick Man

Introduction

In the year 1996, two archaeologists discovered a skeleton on the federal lands of Eastern Washington. The skeleton was unearthed intact and preserved in a manner that was astonishing and rare. What is more surprising is the fact that these bones were identified to be more than 9000 years old and it was gathered that they belonged to a Caucasian man. This raised further questions because 9000 years ago, Caucasian people did not roam the lands where this body was found. Currently residing in the Burke Museum, this skeleton has become the cause ...