Recent Archaeological Discoveries Made During the Courthouse Renovation

J. Homer Thiel, from Desert Archaeology worked at the site of an archaeological dig just west of the Historic Pima County Courthouse during the construction of the January 8th Memorial. Along with a small team of local researchers, Thiel unearthed artifacts sifted from more-than-200-year-old waste pits.

Various artifacts such as Mexican and Native American pottery, shards of the original mosaic tile from the Courthouse, animals bones, belt buckles, pipe stems, and food waste was discovered. These items help to shed new light on the daily life and regional trading practices at Tucson's original presidio. Join us for an interesting account of what was discovered.

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