Burial Mounds

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In this article, the writer notes that as more and more time is spent on excavating and preserving lesser known Native-American sites, archaeologists are uncovering much older and unconventional historical sites. The writer points out that Native-American burial sites continue to pop up around the country as more and more of the land is continually developed. These sites are providing a much clearer picture of the ancient residents of the United States. The writer discusses that thanks to the work of archaeologists nationwide, these ancient cultures are being preserved through their links with modern day tribes, who are now able to explore their past further. Modern archeology has played a primary role in the discovery, but more importantly the preservation, of Native-American sacred burial sites. The writer concludes that by preserving these sacred sites, we are keeping a culture alive which was almost forgotten; a culture which predates European dominance in the Americas.

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"Minnesota legislation also protects sites from removal of any material content from protected lands. Any failures to obey such legislation can result in criminal felony charges. The State Archeologist at the Minnesota Historical Society is in charge of excavating and authenticating possible burial sites, showing archaeology's importance in creating and maintaining legislation involving ancient historical sites.
"Many people wonder why the Federal Government and State authorities should spend effort to protect these sites. First, these sites provide crucial details about the American past. They also provide links to modern day Native American cultures."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Executive Order No. 13007 Indian Sacred Sites. May 24, 1996. http://www.achp.gov/E013007.html. September 2007.
• Diggs, Agnes. "Ancient Burials Found at Development Site." April 2003. Indian Burial Sites and Sacred Grounds Watch. http://www.ibsgwatch.imainedijn.com/index.html>. September 2007.
• Minnesota State Legislation. "American Indian Communities in Minnesota: Indian Burial Grounds." http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/departmental/scr/report/bands/burial/htm. September 2007.
• Whitmore, Tim. "Mounds Reveal Much About Culture." March 2003. Indian Burial Sites and Sacred Grounds Watch. http://www.ibsgwatch.imainedijn.com/index.html>. September 2007.
• Whitmore Tim. "Mounds Reveal Clues on Prehistoric People." January 2003. Indian Burial Sites and Sacred Grounds Watch. http://www.ibsgwatch.imainedijn.com/index.html>. September 2007.

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