Episode
Ancient Buffalo Jump Revealed
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- May 31, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
For millennia, Indigenous peoples turned a dramatic cliff in southern Alberta into a masterful buffalo hunt—funneling herds to their doom in a “perfect trap” that archaeologist Bob Dawe has studied for decades. Recently revived by a TV show’s nod, the UNESCO site now draws new visitors to its interpretive center honoring Blackfoot culture and ecology. Dawe, who began his work there in 1983, contrasts the site’s ancient chaos with today’s quiet reverence—and reveals a surprising twist: after hunting ended, the bone-filled quarry was mined for sugar whitening. With excavations still underway, mysteries remain: how many bison fell? Did use stretch beyond 7,500 years? For Dawe, it’s more than a job—it’s a second home, and a vital key to understanding our past. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/141fe3fdbc6f8ac1