Melting Ice in the Rocky Mountains Unveils 6,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Relics
As climate change accelerates glacial melt across the globe, the Rocky Mountains have recently yielded a remarkable archaeological treasure long hidden beneath layers of ice. Scientists and explorers have uncovered well-preserved artifacts dating back over 6,000 years, providing an unprecedented glimpse into prehistoric life in North America’s high-altitude regions. The discovery came as part of an ongoing study monitoring the rapid retreat of glaciers in the Rockies, where melting ice has exposed objects untouched since the early Holocene period. Researchers were astonished to find a collection of items including stone tools, wooden fragments, and even organic materials remarkably intact despite