Nephilim Skeleton Uncovered in Cabell County, West Virginia
Washington
Post: June 23, 1908
GIANT
IN ANCIENT MOUND
Curious
Relics of Prehistoric Times are found in Tomb
Huntington
West Virginia - June 22, - The municipal authorities of Central
City, four miles west of here, three weeks ago ordered the removal of
a prehistoric mound from Thirteenth street. Today twelve feet
above the base of the mound a gigantic human skeleton was
discovered. It is almost seven feet in length, and of massive
proportions.
It was surrounded by
a mass of rude trinkets. Eight huge copper bracelets were
discovered. Thus, when burnished, proved to be of purest beaten
copper and a perfect preservation. Rude stone vessels,
hatchets, and arrowheads were found with the skeleton.
A
curiously inscribed totem was found at the head of the skeleton. The
Smithsonian Institution will be notified of the discovery.