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PugJesus@kbin.socialM to HistoryPorn@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

16 ton meteorite found in Oregon, USA, 1902

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16 ton meteorite found in Oregon, USA, 1902

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PugJesus@kbin.socialM to HistoryPorn@lemmy.world · 1 year ago
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    This meteorite was revered as a sacred object by the indigenous peoples who surrounded its original landing spot and rituals such as dipping arrowheads in the rain-filled cavities was common to help bring success in hunting or battle. Then some white guy showed up and and came into possession of it by simply buying the land it stood on, which then made the meteorite legally his to do what he wanted with, so he sold it to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. For many years, the native groups that used to revere the meteorite fought in court to get it back to its original resting place. Eventually, they reached an agreement with the AMNH to formally sign over ownership if they ever decide to take it off display. They also host private after-hours visits each year for the local native peoples. Personally, though, I feel that the museum now simply has more motivation to never ever take it off display. I’d be surprised if it comes back any time in the next 100 years, unfortunately.

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      Source?

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        https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willamette_Meteorite

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          Thanks

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        https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/29/nyregion/museum-sues-to-keep-meteorite-sought-by-indian-group.html

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