What the Bones Say: Ree Height 'kill sites' reveal plains history.

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  • Author(s): NIXON, LANCE
  • Source:
    South Dakota Magazine. Sep/Oct2024, Vol. 40 Issue 3, p82-86. 5p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      BISON; HUNTING; HISTORIC sites; INDIGENOUS peoples
    • Subject Terms:
      SOUTH Dakota
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the archaeological significance of the Ree Heights bison kill sites in South Dakota, U.S. It examines how these ancient sites provide insights into the hunting practices of Indigenous peoples and their interaction with the landscape. It details the discovery of bison bones and artifacts, the methods used in the hunts, and the historical context of the sites.