Hilton Head Island South Carolina
This week I ventured out again through the vanishing swamp, into the forest, onto Fish Island in search of one of two ancient shell rings that have been discovered on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Location Marker in Sea Pines Forest Preserve Hilton Head Island
Lake Joe-Sea Pines Forest Preserve
November brings in cooler temperatures and most of all low humidity. The wildlife seems to be enjoying the pleasant day and will keep you company. There is plenty of it to see and at times you may even get startled.
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Sea Pines resort-White Ibis
Vanishing swamp resting turtle
Hilton Head Island native alligator
The path through the swamp is clearly marked with directional markers into the forest.
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Sea pines Forest Preserve
Upon arrival of the shell ring, I found the site under excavation.
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Excavation site at ancient shell ring on Hilton Head Island
Shaker box for sifting for artifacts
These mysterious shell rings were formed more than 3800 years ago by the Indian habitants, Here are the information boards and I took photos of it in sections to make it easier to read.
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The Sea Pines Shell ring information
Ring wall of ancient shell ring
Archaic Indians and shell rings
Ceremonial Areas-shell rings
When you are at the site you can see how the ground is lifted around the area of excavation.
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Hilton Head Island South Carolina has been voted the best island on the continental US three years in a row by Travel and Leisure. There are accommodations to suit everyone, beautiful beaches and world class golfing.
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An Ancient Mystery The Sea Pines Shell Ring Hilton Head Island South Carolina This week I ventured out again through the vanishing swamp, into the forest, onto Fish Island in search of one of two ancient shell rings that have been discovered on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.