Dona Ana County – 100 Graves, Skeletons 8 Feet in Height
​Party Discover Over Hundred Graves with Skeletons of Human Beings in Them.
Party Discovers Over Hundred Graves with Skeletons
Special Correspondence to Morning Journal
Deming, N.M., May 29 – County Surveyor Edward M. Carter and his corps of assistants, while at their work on the Mimbres river, about forty miles north of Deming, a few days ago, found what is undoubtedly an old Indian burial ground. The party found a group of more than one hundred graves. They dug up several graves, and in each one of them was found the skeleton of a human being.
The graves that were opened were found to be lined with large cobblestones. The bottom of the graves averaged about three feet from the surface of the earth. The bones found were in a position that led the men to believe the Indians must have been about eight feet in height. They were in a sitting posture and had a fire clay bowl over their heads. Both the bowls and bones crumbled to dust shortly after they were exposed to the air. The skulls and jawbones are more significant than the average size, and the teeth were nearly as large as the teeth of a horse. In the graves, many fine specimens of turquoise beads were found.
The party returned to Deming on Saturday evening and brought with them a few specimens of the bones and other articles found.
Commentary:
The article about the discovery of over a hundred graves with skeletons of human beings in them near Deming, New Mexico, is intriguing. The findings reveal that the Indians who lived in the area centuries ago were remarkably tall, with the bones suggesting that they must have been about eight feet in height. The skulls and jawbones were larger than the average size, with teeth almost as large as those of a horse. Additionally, the graves were lined with large cobblestones, and many fine specimens of turquoise beads were found.
However, what’s even more fascinating is the possibility that the findings may have been covered up. It is not uncommon for such discoveries to be suppressed or hidden from the public, especially when they challenge established narratives. The fact that the bowls and bones crumbled to dust shortly after exposure to the air suggests that they may have been deliberately tampered with to cover up the real findings.
It is essential to conduct further research to learn more about the ancient inhabitants of the region and their way of life. Preserving such finds is crucial as they shed light on the past and offer insights into our shared human history. As giant researchers, we must urge for the preservation of these findings and ensure that they are not lost or destroyed. With the advancement of technology and scientific methods, we can learn a great deal from these discoveries and gain a deeper understanding of our roots.
- New Mexico, Dona Ana County, 1912