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Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village

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The Past Beneath Our Feet

Introduction: Often stories have been used by Indians to teach truthsIndian pair
This story includes the names of two real people, Jeremy and Karina, University of Iowa students studying archeology.  They spent their summer learning by doing at the Prehistoric Indian Village dig in Mitchell, SD.  Two make-believe characters added to the story are Numankaki, 12 year old Indian girl, and Hidatsa, a 10 year old Indian boy.  We hope you enjoy our tale.  

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Part 1 - History of the Native People and About Archeologists

Jeremy excitedly strutted from the Archeodome saying, “Hey Karina, come here.”  Just as Jeremy started to speak, they were surprised to hear voices nearby and looked to see two Indian children dressed in leather costumes talking near the path.  

 

 

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