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Prehistoric Woman’s Remains Recovered in Florida

News January 13, 2014

(Courtesy Archaeological and Historical Conservancy)
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Florida Tequesta Remains
(Courtesy Archaeological and Historical Conservancy)
DAVIE, FLORIDA—A utility crew discovered the intact remains of a woman who stood about five feet tall and was between 20 and 30 years old at the time of her death some 2,000 years ago. “It’s either Tequesta or a member of a people that predates the Tequesta,” said Bob Carr of the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy in Davie. The site, which was once a cluster of islands, was found beneath a road surface that is known to cover human remains and ancient artifacts. The remains will be reburied.

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