History Preserved - Santa Cruz County, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 07.178 W 122° 18.457
10S E 561509 N 4108367
A plaque about the archaeological sites at Ano Nuevo.
Waymark Code: WMKTX7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2014
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"Ano Nuevo's archaeological sites preserve evidence of the oste (Kee-ros-ti) people's long history. The Quiroste, who have lived here for over 5,000 years, are part of the 01 Indian language family, and still maintain their traditional ties to The Quiroste became a complex and wealthy society by developing an e - trade network. that used the area's abundant shell and chert resources.:.;, shells were formed into beads and ornaments, and the ehert heated and shaped into knives, spears, and arrowheads."
Group that erected the marker: State of California
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Ano Nuevo State Park
Davenport, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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