Kennewick man is a 9000 year old skeleton found in the Colombia river. There was a spear point found in his hip, he had a deformed skull, crushed ribs, and a broken elbow. When they collected all of his bones and found him.
Kennewick man was found near Kennewick, Washington, USA. Kennewick is in the south east part of the state.
Kennewick Man was estimated to be between 40 and 55 years old when he was discovered in 1996.
There is a link to an article on Kennewick Man below. The article does not have all the facts, but it has a lot more than we have room for here.
On July 28, 1996 The remains of a prehistoric man, ( Kennewick man ) was discovered near Kennewick, Washington.
After the Kennewick Man was found (by accident, according to reports), scientists were able to use the remains to look at how people lived in that area about 9300 years ago. They were surprised at the age of Kennewick Man, which was about 50-60.
After the Kennewick Man was found (by accident, according to reports), scientists were able to use the remains to look at how people lived in that area about 9300 years ago. They were surprised at the age of Kennewick Man, which was about 50-60.
The remains of Kennewick Man are currently housed at the Burke Museum in Seattle, Washington, after a long legal battle over custody and study of the skeleton. The Burke Museum continues to conduct research and cultural consultations on the remains.
The address of the Kennewick Branch Library is: 1620 S. Union, Kennewick, 99338 M
The group that put a quick end to the Kennewick Man study was a coalition of Native American tribes who claimed the remains under NAGPRA laws and requested their immediate reburial.
James Chatters concluded that Kennewick Man had a long, narrow face, prominent cheekbones, and a narrow nasal aperture. He also noted that Kennewick Man's teeth were worn down and had several cavities, suggesting a diet that included tough, gritty foods.
Between 40 and 55.is that how old he was before he died or when he was discovered?
Kennewick Man, around 10,000 BC.