Archeologists announce rare find

Archeologists have discovered a pre-historic crematory on the Georgia coast. The pit on Ossabaw Island was used by American Indians more than a 1,000 years ago to cremate their dead. Only a few small bones were found, leading archaeologists to believe a body was burned and most of the remaining skeleton was buried elsewhere. Dave Crass, Georgia's state archaeologist, said it's unusual to find evidence of Indian cremations in the Southeast. Most prehistoric Indians buried their dead in shallow graves.

(Associated Press)

Digging set to start at Civil War site

Archaeologists and Civil War experts are teaming up to search for artifacts at a battle site near the Oconee River in northeast Georgia. Next week, the group will begin digging at the site of the 1864 Battle of Barber's Creek. The goal is to attract funding for a potential park. Archaeologists also are planning to dig at a Revolutionary War-era fort in nearby Oconee County.