May 012012
 

While making improvements at Cinnamon Bay  a possible 2,000 year old effigy face was uncovered.  The V.I. National Park archaeology officials are now looking for help to find more interesting objects.  The surprise discovery has the limited VINP Archaeology staff asking for public help.

VINP Archaeology Dig at Cinnamon Bay

VINP Archaeology Dig at Cinnamon Bay

Interested volunteers should show up at Cinnamon Bay Campground anytime after 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and be ready to get their hands dirty.

For more information call the VINP archeology lab at 340-715-8580.

See full story reported  in Tradewinds: http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com/index.php/576-news/04-2012-news/8044-archaeologists-looking-for-volunteers-for-cinnamon-bay-campground-dig

Effigy Face Artifact found at Cinnamon Bay

Effigy Face Artifact found at Cinnamon Bay

 

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