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Multi-periodSite Name: Nightengale Archaeological CenterCountry: United States
NOTE: This site is 31.32 km away from the location you searched for.
Region: The Southwest Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Town: Kingsland Nearest Village: Austin
Latitude: 30.635457N Longitude: 98.415259W
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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The Nightengale Archaeological Center at Kingsland is located on 10 acres on the banks of Lake LBJ near Kingsland in Burnet County. More than 171,000 recovered flint tools, spear points, arrowheads and other artifacts are evidence that the site has been continuously inhabited for 6,500 years and possibly as far back as 10,000 years.
The prehistoric site was discovered in 1988 when looters were caught stealing artifacts from Lower Colorado River Authority-owned land. LCRA soon determined this site to be a major archaeological discovery. The Texas Historical Commission has declared the site a State Archeological Landmark.
The site is named in memory of Bruce A. Nightengale, LCRA archaeologist from 1989 until his death in 1998. He was instrumental in developing the center as well as its early educational exhibits and activities for school children and adults.
LCRA opened a learning center in 1991 with tours for students and workshops for teachers. A local group, the Llano Uplift Archeological Society, helps operate the site and offers tours to the public.
Features
Guided Tours
Second and fourth Saturdays in February through November from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 512-473-3366 for more information. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Link to their Official Web Site
Note: Archaeology Fair and Open House, Oct 10th, Kingsland, near Austin (part of Texas archaeology month)
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