Digging back 10,000 years: Tools establish antiquity of site

Grinding stones found would date the site to 8,000-10,000 years old which carbon dating will determine. Thousands of hunting tips have been found as well at the site. Students from Cabrillo, San Jose State, DeAnza and others participated in the dig.
Creator: Judy Brenis
Source: Press-Banner
Date: 1987-06-03
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • Scotts Valley
  • 1980s
Identifier: MS-ARcheology-1980s

Citation

Brenis, Judy. “Digging back 10,000 years: Tools establish antiquity of site.” Press-Banner. 1987-06-03. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/144787. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.