A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture

Hundreds of acres in Michigan are covered in parallel rows of earth that are the remains of an ancient Native American agricultural system. The surprise find has archaeologists amazed.

Jun 6, 2025 - 11:18
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A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture
Jonathan Alperstein, one of the researchers, excavates a portion of land on an ancient agricultural site in Michigan.

Hundreds of acres in Michigan are covered in parallel rows of earth that are the remains of an ancient Native American agricultural system. The surprise find has archaeologists amazed.

(Image credit: Jesse Casana)