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| Dr. Carolyn Boyd (foreground center) welcomes the programs' participants in the Visitors' Center at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Park. |
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| Dr. Boyd begins a week-long discussion of Lower Pecos rock art. Elton Prewitt, left, will provide information about the local archeology. |
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| Before the group climbs to Fate Bell Shelter, Dr. Boyd discusses the rock art located there. |
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| Some of the rock art located in Fate Bell Shelter, Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. |
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| The group examines the rock art in Fate Bell Shelter. |
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| Al Morgan and Jack Johnson use friction fire starting to light the fire for the earth oven. |
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| Sotol, lechuguilla, and prickly pear pads go into the heated earth oven. |
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| Dr. Phil Dering and Jack Johnson cover the oven. Left undisturbed, it will cook for 24 to 36 hours. |
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| Everyone gets to choose their own walking stick. |
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| After dinner, Elton Prewitt gives a presentation on "An Introduction to the Archeology of the Lower Pecos." |
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| The group has gathered, and the first successful day draws to an end. |
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Pecos Experience: The Art and Archeology of the Lower Pecos
October 2–7, 2005
Day 1: Sunday, October 2, 2005 |
1:00 p.m.–
3:00 p.m. |
Arrive at Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site. Tour interpretive center and Fate Bell Shelter with
Dr. Carolyn Boyd and archeologist Elton Prewitt .
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Welcome to SHUMLA Campus by Dr. Carolyn Boyd, Executive Director.
Build an earth oven with Dr. Phil Dering which will be used to cook lechuguilla and sotol. Jack Johnson and Al Morgan start the fire using prehistoric technology.
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner.
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| Sunset |
Slide presentation and lecture by Elton Prewitt, Introduction to Lower Pecos Archeology. |
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