'ehmuu - Encinitas, CA
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Metro2
N 33° 03.097 W 117° 16.836
11S E 473802 N 3657044
On the grounds of the San Diego Botanical Gardens is a recreated Indian settlement including some metate (known as "'ehmuu" in the local Kumeyaay language).
Waymark Code: WMJYWQ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2014
Views: 3
The San Diego Botanical Gardens was once known as the Quail Botanical Gardensand beyond its preservation of varied plantlife, the Gardens also have an area set aside as a "Native Plants and Native Peoples Trail". Along that trail are several placards which inform us about the Kumeyaay way of life including a replica hut known as an "'ewaa" and a set of original metates known here as 'ehmuu.
Type: Bedrock Mortar
How did you find this "Ancient Evidence": Other
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Trailhead: Not Listed
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