A man, woman and boy among the skeletons in the Indian burial pit (Salina, Kansas)

Item — Box: MS 014-2-01, Object: MS 014-2-01-0448

Identifier: MS 014- series MS 014-2- item MS 014-2-01-0448

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Dates

1857-1974

Extent

From the Collection: 10 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

General

Front: Indian Burial Pit Salina, Kansas.

Back: This prehistoric burial pit is definitely linked with the Indians of Coronado’s time. Skelton remains of 146 Indians are uncovered and left exactly as they were placed there many centuries ago, layer upon layer, in flexed positions with their knees drawn up and hands resting close to their faces. Some of the skeletons measure well over six feet in height, others are of small children. The Pit is located just off Highway US 40 four miles east of Salina.