Military Personnel And Geologists In Southern New Mexico Uncovered An 8,200-Year-Old Prehistoric Campsite On A U.S. Military Base

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Military Personnel And Geologists In Southern New Mexico Uncovered An 8,200-Year-Old Prehistoric Campsite On A U.S. Military Base

On a United States military base in southern New Mexico, a prehistoric campsite dating back 8,200 years ago was uncovered. It belonged to some of the earliest American settlers. The discovery was made at the Holloman Air Force Base by a team of military personnel and geologists. The military base was established in 1942 and houses the 49th Wing of the Air Education and Training Command. The base is located in the Tularosa Basin, which is known f…