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Oldest US Firearm Found: Coronado's Cannon in Arizona

Researchers in Arizona have discovered a bronze cannon linked to the 16th-century Vázquez de Coronado expedition, marking it as the oldest firearm found in the continental United States. The cannon, unearthed at a site in the Santa Cruz Valley, provides insights into the artillery used during the expedition and early Spanish-Native American interactions. The cannon was found in a Spanish structure and is believed to have been used offensively to breach walls. Further analysis is planned to determine its exact origins.

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"Uncovering Coronado's Legacy: The Obsidian Blade of Texas"

A small obsidian blade found in the Texas Panhandle has provided compelling evidence of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado’s expedition over 470 years ago, according to SMU anthropologist Matthew Boulanger. The blade's chemical composition ties it to Central Mexico, where indigenous people used obsidian to produce cutting tools until the Spanish conquest. Boulanger's findings, published in the Journal of the North Texas Archeological Society, suggest that the artifact is part of a Coronado-related site and a clue to the expedition’s trail, emphasizing the importance of documenting artifact locations for archaeological research.

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"Uncovering a Potential Link to Coronado's Texas Panhandle Expedition: The Discovery of an Artifact"

A small piece of obsidian found in the Texas Panhandle has been linked to Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's expedition by SMU anthropologist Matthew Boulanger. The artifact's chemical composition ties it to Central Mexico's Sierra de Pachuca mountain range, where indigenous people used obsidian to produce cutting tools. The discovery suggests that Coronado's expedition, which included indigenous people from Mexico, may have passed through the area. The artifact's origin raises questions about trade networks and provides potential clues to the expedition's trail, emphasizing the importance of documenting artifact locations for archaeologists.

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