Shell ring
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shell-ring-320-8829270
title:
Shell ring
text:
Shell rings are archaeological sites with curved shell middens completely or partially surrounding a clear space. The rings were sited next to estuaries that supported large populations of shellfish, usually oysters. Shell rings have been reported in several countries, including Colombia, Peru, Japan, and the southeastern United States. Archaeologists continue to debate the origins and use of shell rings. Across what is now the southeastern United States, starting around 4000 BCE, people exploit
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Type of shell mound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_ring
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date modified:
2024-02-16T02:29:04Z
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13
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