What location's historical site did Owsley excavate?
Plymouth Colony
Roanoke Colony
Jamestown Colony
Salem Colony
Answer
Owsley was an archaeologist who excavated the Jamestown Colony in Virginia. He discovered the remains of hundreds of people who had died there in the 1600s, and he was able to learn a lot about their lives and deaths. His work has helped us to understand more about the early days of English colonization in America.
Unearthing History: The Life and Work of Douglas W. Owsley
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