From skulls to shipwrecks: 60 years of archaeological finds in Sonoma County

The obsidian tool found a few weeks ago in the ruins of a Glen Ellen home destroyed in October's fires is just the latest in a long list of fascinating Sonoma County finds.|
JANET BALICKI WEBER
FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Sonoma County history is interesting, but its archaeology is enthralling. Archeology helps provide a fuller picture of what life was like way back when.

Two weeks ago the Army Corps of Engineers discovered a Native American obsidian tool while sifting through the ruins of a home destroyed by the October fires. Finds like this are prevalent through Sonoma County where volcanic rock deposits are rich.

From Pomo and Miwok sites to historic adobes to coastal shipwrecks, the past 60 years have unearthed a plethora of interesting artifacts like pottery, weapons and bones.

Click through our gallery above to learn more about some of the fascinating finds of last 60 years.

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