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Originally published June 22, 2009 at 6:32 AM | Page modified June 22, 2009 at 6:38 AM

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Stone tools turned up at Snohomish County site

A construction site in Snohomish County has turned into an archaeological dig that is turning up spear points and arrowheads nearly 9,000 years old.

EVERETT, Wash. —

A construction site in Snohomish County has turned into an archaeological dig that is turning up spear points and arrowheads nearly 9,000 years old.

State historic preservation officer Allyson Brooks told The Herald of Everett it's one of the most significant sites in the states.

A survey for a housing development in 2007 uncovered stone tools. A few small test digs found even more. Now the developer is working with county, tribal, state and federal authorities to protect the land.

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Information from: The Herald, http://www.heraldnet.com

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Comments (25)
"it makes me wonder why everyone left so quickly. Stone tools were valuable, as they took so long to make." Headline: "Neighbor...  Posted on June 22, 2009 at 9:49 AM by manoman. Jump to comment
Of course, these are the same tools that Comcast and Verizon are still using in Snohomish County . . . .  Posted on June 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM by Procrustes. Jump to comment
I mistakenly thought the title was 'Stoned tools' and I assumed it was an article on the Fremond Solstice event. Like, whoops!!  Posted on June 22, 2009 at 11:10 AM by Gravyb. Jump to comment

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