Back in 2013, there was an amazing archaeological discovery in New York. At Million Dollar Beach in the town of Lake George, an archaeological dig brought to light a collection of 10,000 year-old Native American artifacts. The priceless treasures date all the way back to 8,000 BC! It was an amazing find—if you want to know more, please keep reading below.

The state-owned Million Dollar Beach is the biggest beach in all of Lake George. It opened in 1951 and takes its name from the final price that it cost to erect the man-made marvel.
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An archaeological dig done in the wake of a $3 million improvement project at Million Dollar Beach is what led to this amazing discovery. Here is one photo of the dig site.
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Items discovered during the dig included arrowheads numbering in the thousands, stone tools and many other artifacts. Material covers both the Early Archaic (8,000-6,000 BC) and Late Archaic (4,000-1,500 BC) Periods. There are also items from the French and Indian war, which dates from 1755 to 1763.
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According to archaeologists, the Native Americans who visited the site did not stay for very long.
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The dig took place at the southern end of the lake, which experts say would have likely been a fertile hunting and fishing location for nomads during the Archaic Period.
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At the time of discovery, officials stated that many of the finds will eventually end up in a state museum.
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Talk about an amazing haul! Another incredible ancient site in New York is this lake in the Finger Lakes Region of the state. While the lake itself is quite small, archeologists have found evidence of human activity in the lake dating back to 3500 BC. If you happen to be in Lake George on a vacation and want to check out Million Dollar Lake for yourself, we think it’s well worth the visit. And if you need a hotel during your stay, we recommend a room at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

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