Archeologists Made A Discovery In The Triquet Island Only To Change The Human History Forever

A Journey To Defy All Others

The remains at Monte Verde were older than the artifacts found in the Triquet Island. What does this actually proves? This proves that the human civilization was able to touch the tip of South America. Regardless of the fact that the sea routes were filled with glaciers blocking the way, these humans traveled such a long distance is really mind-blowing. In this world, nothing could be accepted easily, and even the artifacts found in the Triquet Island met some controversies.

Murky Conclusions

Sadly, not everyone in the archeologist community was satisfied with the discovery made in the Monet Verde. They said these artifacts don’t prove any human presence in that area. When countered that these results are not a human calculation but are actually done with the carbon dating technology, they countered back by saying this could have happened because of an ancient brushfire. But the Heiltsuk people were happy by the discovery and that is all that matters to them.

History Of The Heiltsuk

The oldest trace of the Heiltsuk Nation dates back to some 9,000 years but this new discovery took this civilization more 5,000 years back in the past. Believing that these people were actually their ancestors the history of the Heiltsuk Nation took a new turn. It would have been a very proud moment for these people to actually know from where actually they came from. Because not every civilization could claim that.

Collective Memory

The Heiltsuk Nation had always said that it was their ancestors who first stepped on the Triquet island since the Ice Age. There have been few who refuted the claim but this discovery would have surely made their mind change. It is amazing to see, how this civilization was able to keep the truth alive even when they had nothing in writing about their past. A folktale is not just a myth anymore but a concrete truth that is out in the world today. But one problem still remains…

A Story Incomplete

The problem was the way the media houses covered and told the story about this amazing discovery. Even after finding this incredible piece of history the Heiltsuk Nation didn’t get the respect and attention they deserved of which they longed for so many years. Even today, people refer to their history as a legend, not a truth.

Setting It Straight

Alisha Gauvreau was one of the important parts of the dig. Currently, pursuing a Ph.D. from the University of Victoria. She said that the media didn’t focus on the discovery instead they gave the students who were present in the excavation much attention. Gauvreau has made sure that the story Heiltsuk Nation gets a proper attention.