Mill Creek chert
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mill-creek-chert-199-13042431
title:
Mill Creek chert
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Mill Creek chert is a type of chert found in Southern Illinois and heavily exploited by members of the Mississippian culture. Artifacts made from this material are found in archaeological sites throughout the American Midwest and Southeast. It is named for a village and stream near the quarries, Mill Creek, Illinois and Mill Creek, a tributary of the Cache River. The chert was used extensively for the production of utilitarian tools such as hoes and spades, and for polished ceremonial objects su
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mill_Creek_chert
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2024-01-18T07:56:16Z
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