Murray Springs Clovis Site: Echoes of the Ice Age

Murray Springs Clovis Site, nestled in the San Pedro River Valley near Sierra Vista, Arizona, offers a unique window into North America's distant past. This significant archaeological site, dating back 12,000 to 13,000 years, was once a hunting camp for the Clovis people, early nomadic hunters who pursued large game during the late Pleistocene era. Discovered in 1966, the site has yielded a wealth of artifacts, including distinctive Clovis stone tools and butchering sites, providing invaluable insights into the lives of these ancient people. Archaeologists believe Murray Springs was strategically located near a watering spot, attracting megafauna like mammoths, bison, and horses, making it a prime hunting ground. Today, visitors can explore the site via an interpretive trail, learning about the Clovis culture and the archaeological discoveries made here. While the landscape may appear quiet and unassuming, it holds the echoes of a time when mammoths roamed and early humans skillfully hunted for survival. The Murray Springs Clovis Site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and is a designated National Historic Landmark.