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Florida native american artifacts2/1/2024 ![]() Tampa Bay and surrounding waters were fertile with oysters and clams, the shells of which were used to create mounds. ![]() It was unearthed in 2011, however, it is not yet on display as it is undergoing preservation treatment by a team of archeologists and scientists. Three cultures were known to have inhabited the area as far back as the 5th century BC – Manasota, Weeden Island and Safety Harbor.Ī highly publicized 40-foot canoe discovered on Weedon Island in 2002 is believed to be a Manasotan artifact some 1,100 years old. ![]() For those who enjoy exploring the past, the shores surrounding Tampa Bay are rich with Native American history.
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