Kennewick Man, Kennewick

Name: Kennewick Man
Address: Kennewick, United States

#9 among attractions in Kennewick

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Kennewick Man, or the Ancient One, is the name generally given to the skeletal remains of a prehistoric Paleoamerican man found on a bank of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington, United States, on July 28, 1996. It is one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found. Radiocarbon tests on bone have shown it to date from 8,900 to 9,000 calibrated years before present, but it was not until 2013 that ancient DNA analysis techniques had improved enough to shed light on the remains. In June 2015, it was announced that Kennewick Man had the most genetic similarity among living peoples to Native Americans, including those in the Columbia River region where the skeleton was found. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°13'23"N, 119°8'35"W

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Kennewick United States

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Kennewick Man – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toyota Center, Columbia Center, Gesa Stadium, Cable Bridge.

3.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Toyota Center, Kennewick
91 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kennewick, Washington, the Toyota Center offers visitors a multifaceted arena experience. This versatile venue, primarily known for hosting a wide range of events, from sporting competitions to grand musical concerts, stands as a beacon of...
4 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Columbia Center, Kennewick
103 min walk • Columbia Center is a shopping mall located in northwestern Kennewick, Washington, owned by Simon Property Group. It is the largest mall in southeastern Washington, with two Macy's stores and JCPenney as its anchors.
3.3 miNW
Baseball, Sport venue, Sport
Gesa Stadium, Pasco
85 min walk • Gesa Stadium is a Minor League Baseball park in the northwest United States, located in Pasco, Washington. Opened in 1995, it is the home field of the Tri-City Dust Devils of the High-A West.
1.9 miE
Bridge
Cable Bridge, Kennewick
48 min walk • The Cable Bridge, officially called the Ed Hendler Bridge and sometimes called the Intercity Bridge, spans the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick in southeastern Washington as State Route 397.
3.5 miSW
Park
Southridge Sports and Events Complex, Kennewick
90 min walk • The Southridge Sports and Events Complex is a 52-acre development on the south side of Kennewick in the U.S. State of Washington. It is adjacent to U.S. Route 395 between 27th and Hildebrand Boulevard and is near Southridge High School.
~1050 ftS
Park
Columbia Park, Kennewick
6 min walk • Columbia Park is a public park located in Benton County, Washington, United States. The park comprises the 400-acre Columbia Park East in Kennewick, and the adjacent 50-acre Columbia Park West in Richland.
~1880 ftE
Bridge
Blue Bridge, Pasco
10 min walk • The Blue Bridge is a four-lane arch-truss bridge connecting Pasco, Washington to Kennewick, Washington. U.S. Route 395 crosses the Columbia River via this bridge. The name comes from the blue paint used on the truss superstructure, with white paint on the suspension beams. The bridge was painted green at time of construction.
3.5 miW
Convention center
Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick
90 min walk • The Three Rivers Convention Center is the convention center for the Tri-Cities of south-eastern Washington, United States. It gets its name from the Snake River, Yakima River, and Columbia River, all of which intersect in the general area of the Tri-Cities.
3.6 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, Military museum
Reach Museum, Richland
93 min walk • The Reach Museum, also known as the Hanford Reach Interpretive Center, is a museum and visitor center for Hanford Reach National Monument located in Richland, Washington.
1.7 miSE
46°12'14"N • 119°7'12"W
East Benton County Historical Museum, Kennewick
44 min walk • History museum, Museum
0.8 miNE
46°13'40"N • 119°7'37"W
Tri-Cities New Country 102.7 KORD, Pasco
22 min walk • Tower

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Which popular attractions are close to Kennewick Man?

Nearby attractions include Columbia Park, Kennewick (6 min walk), Blue Bridge, Pasco (10 min walk), Tri-Cities New Country 102.7 KORD, Pasco (22 min walk).