Whispers of the Ancients: Rock Shelters of Val Verde County, Texas
Whispers of the Ancients: Rock Shelters of Val Verde County, Texas
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Whispers of the Ancients is an immersive podcast exploring the rich history of the ancient peoples in Val Verde County, Texas. Join us as we journey into the heart of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands and uncover the secrets of rock shelters, caves, and archaeological sites, blending storytelling with expert interviews to bring the past back to life.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as ancient civilizations, archaeological discoveries, and cultural heritage, with episode examples including detailed explorations of rock-shelters in the Lower Pecos region and interviews with leading archaeologists discussing excavation findings and historical contexts.
Whispers of the Ancients is an immersive podcast exploring the rich history of the ancient peoples in Val Verde County, Texas. Join us as we journey into the heart of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands and uncover the secrets of rock shelters, caves, and archaeological sites, blending storytelling with expert interviews to bring the past back to life.
In Part 2 of The Mystery of the Nine Burials of the Shumla Caves, we return to the Shumla Caves, with Dr. Thomas Hester. As a teenager leading the Carrizo Springs High School Archaeology Society he and his team conducted their first excavation at site 41VV116 in 1964.
What began as a summer dig, turned into a lifelong journey across the ancient landscapes of Belize, Egypt, and Mexico. This unscripted conversation explores the spark that lit his career, the early fieldwork that shaped him, and the deep roots of a life chasing the past.
Haven’t heard Part 1 yet?
Check out S1 E2: The Mystery of the Nine Burials-Shumla Caves.
-Rancho
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