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Charity Moore at archeological dig

Iroquoian-style pipe discovered at the Marmet archaeological site (46-KA-9). (Provided by Darla Spencer)

Archaeologist Charity Moore says recent discoveries have disproved old myths about West Virginia's prehistory.

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