Highway project unearths Native American artifacts

Published May 17, 2013 2:40pm ET



NOVATO, Calif. (AP) — Highway workers have unearthed artifacts used by a Native American tribe as part of a paving project along Highway 101 north of Novato.

Arrowheads, parts of grinding bowls, stone tools and shells used by the Coast Miwok were discovered during the project, which archaeologists say has uncovered an area used by native people over several hundred years.

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