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The Vore Buffalo Jump is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Late-Prehistoric Plains Indians. Discovered during the construction of Highway I-90 in the early 1970’s, the Vore site is a natural sinkhole that was used as a bison trap from about 1500 to 1800 A.D. Buffalo were driven over the edge of the sink hole as a method for the Native American tribes to procure the large quantities of meat and hides needed to survive the harsh prairie winters. The Vore Buffalo Jump is closed for the winter. Contact us to schedule private group tours. Contact info@VoreBuffaloJump.org for information.
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Vore Buffalo Jump was completed in early July and is in use. Funding for
the project was obtained primarily from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund
and the Black Hills Area Community Foundation. The new building should
prevent the flooding, vandalism and other potential problems in the
excavation area and will allow opening of new excavation units and
displays.
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The new building provides shelter for the University of Wyoming Field School archeologists who are currently expanding the excavation as well as a boardwalk around the excavation and displays. Photos copyright 2011 Vore Buffalo Jump Foundation.
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