The Tomb of the Elders

Some of the stone structure in The Tomb of the Elders

The Tomb of the Elders also named The Old Tomb and La Tombe des Anciens in Lysian, is a privately owned tourist attraction and archaeological site consisting of a number of large rocks and stone structures scattered around roughly 30 acres (12 hectares) South of the town of Saint-Etienne in Louvier. It is open to the public for a fee as part of a recreational area which includes snowshoe trails. The site was first discovered in 1936 by Sébastien Roux.

History

Archaeologists radio-carbon analysis of charcoal on the site shows that there were humans occupying the area 4,000 years ago, thousands of years before colonial settlers came to Louvier in 1535.

In 1971, excavations led by the site manager, Robert Petit, discovered traces of Ateenian artefacts, such as: A helmet, an ax and a comb. The discovery of these artifacts in a native tomb has greatly confused archaeologists who have long believed in false artifacts. However, the discovery of The North Stone near Saint-Etienne, confirmed the presence of Ateenians on the continent and thus suggested that it was war spoils of the natives after a fight with Ateenian settlers.

Remains of three Native Louvians have also been found in the area, such as a canoe that dates 300 years back and two fire pits that date back to 2,000 years ago. Various Native tools and pottery have also been found on the site.

Gallery

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  Ateenian comb discovered on the site

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  Ateenian helmet discovered on the site

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  Remains of the head of an Ateenian ax and skull of a native discovered at the site