This bronze cannon, part of the Coronado expedition, dates back to 1500-1520, marking it as the earliest known surviving firearm in the US.
The cannon was uncovered at San Geronimo III, the site of the earliest Native American uprising in the continental US, forcing the Spaniards to flee.
Deni Seymour remarked that this discovery is significant as it reveals the presence of firearms used in early expeditions, challenging existing timelines.
Previously, it was believed that the first cannons in the US were used during the Revolutionary War, but this discovery pushes that back by 300 years.
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