14 archeological sites in the US that changed what we know about the earliest Americans

Archaeological sites in the US, some older than the Roman Empire and the pyramids, uncover the early history of humans who arrived in North America. Believed to have crossed the Bering Strait over 15,000 years ago, the exact timeline remains unclear. While some sites face skepticism regarding their age, they still provide valuable insights into the lives of early Americans. Many of these significant historical sites are accessible to the public, offering a chance to explore America's ancient past firsthand.

As we get further back in time, as we get populations that are smaller and smaller, finding these places and interpreting them becomes increasingly difficult, archaeologist Kenneth Feder told Business Insider.

Some sites, like White Sands and Cooper's Ferry, have skeptics about the accuracy of their age. Still, they contribute to our understanding of some of the earliest Americans.

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