Aztec or Mayan possibly

TommyLee

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Unexpected finds all within 30 feet of each other. Unsure of origin or purpose.
 

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Some look like the shards left over from knapping but without knowing where they were found under what conditions there is no way to have any level of certainty. Some of them do look like possibly weathered spearheads but I haven't seen any made of that kind of soft looking stone... Most worked stone that I'm familiar with tends to have more jagged shear lines to make it easier to get an edge. Would really like to hear the story behind the finds regardless of what they are because you were definitely somewhere more interesting than me... :)
 
Some look like the shards left over from knapping but without knowing where they were found under what conditions there is no way to have any level of certainty. Some of them do look like possibly weathered spearheads but I haven't seen any made of that kind of soft looking stone... Most worked stone that I'm familiar with tends to have more jagged shear lines to make it easier to get an edge. Would really like to hear the story behind the finds regardless of what they are because you were definitely somewhere more interesting than me... :)
These were found in Southern Oklahoma near Broken bow next to a river on a higher hilltop with several rock crumbled structures with what appeared to be an elaborate complex covering near a football field. I plan to return, its private property on a large ranch and permission is granted. Only accessible by ATV then a substantial hike.
 
Same site.
 

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In the first picture with all the red rocks if you count down six rocks and over three. That rock looks really like it broke off one of the other rocks 🤔
 
Definite signs of knapped material. Hate to say to get an archie involved but they would likely be able to identify a LOT more.

I think that it's definitely not Aztec or Mayan. Depending on the age, tribes from OK would likely be Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, or Siminole...

Mayan was from Yucatan area and Aztec capitol was current day Mexico City...
 
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