Richard Wetherill American Scientist
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Richard Wetherill is a member of the following lists: 1858 births, People from Chester County, Pennsylvania and 1910 deaths.
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| First Name |
Richard
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| Last Name |
Wetherill
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1857
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| Died |
1910
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Scientist
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Richard Wetherill (1858–1910), a member of a prominent Colorado ranching family, was an amateur explorer in the discovery, research and excavation of sites associated with the Ancient Pueblo People.
He is credited with the discovery of Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde and was responsible for initially selecting the term Anasazi, Navajo for ancient enemies, as the name for these ancient people. He also discovered Kiet Seel ruin, now included, along with Betatakin ruin, in Navajo National Monument in northeastern Arizona.
"Slightly smaller than Cliff Palace, Kiet Seel possesses qualities that, in the eyes of some, lend it greater charm and interest." Wetherill became fascinated by the ruins and artifacts and made a career as an explorer, guide, excavator and trading post operator.
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