“Ancient Mystery: 13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Discovered in Iowa Creek—What Secrets Will It Reveal?”

Imagine wading through the gentle waters of an Iowa creek and stumbling upon a relic that has been buried for over 13,000 years—how’s that for a surprise? Well, that’s precisely what a dedicated team of archaeologists from the University of Iowa has done, revealing a mastodon skull that whispers stories from a time when our ancestors roamed the land, hunting alongside giant beasts. Picture it: primitive humans, spear in hand, meticulously planning their next move, while just a stone’s throw away, a mastodon goes about its day, blissfully unaware of its fate. Isn’t it wild to think about the life that once thrived in that very spot? And hey, who knew Iowa was such a hotspot for prehistoric drama? Check out the full scoop on this archaeological gem in the captivating post titled “[13,600-Year-Old Mastodon Skull Unearthed In An Iowa Creek](https://allthatsinteresting.com/iowa-mastodon-bones)” over at *All That’s Interesting*! A team of archaeologists from the University of Iowa uncovered a mastodon skull dated to about 13,600 years ago — a time when the first humans were living and hunting in the area.

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