'Monumental' collection of ancient weapons found in Big Bend

'Monumental' collection of ancient weapons found in Big Bend

Texas archaeologists discover what could be the oldest intact weapon system in North America in Big Bend.

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Weapons in Remote Texas Cave

Big Bend National Park still holds ancient secrets. An excavation team recently discovered an ancient trove of weapons in a remote cave system in the Texas park, and it could be the oldest intact weapon system in North America. In an interview with Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, Bryon Schroeder, director of the Center for Big Bend Studies, said the ancient weapons could end up being a “pretty monumental” find that helps shape our modern unde…