Mammoth bones that date back to the Ice Age were discovered at a construction site at Oregon State University (OSU) on Monday, where work was being conducted for a new locker room for the university's football team, according to Bleacher Report. In addition to the mammoth bones, the bones of other species, some of which are now extinct, were also discovered, according to FOX News.
Steve Clark, a spokesman from OSU, gave some more insight into the rare find. "We believe we have an intact femur from a mammoth," he said. "There also appear to be bones from other species, including possibly a bison and a camel."
"There are quite a few bones, and dozens of pieces," added Loren Davis, an associate professor of anthropology at OSU. "Some of the bones are not in very good shape, but some are actually quite well preserved."
The location of the construction site where the remains were found was the location of a body of water during the Ice Age 10,000 years ago where sick animals likely went to die, according to U.S. News & World Report.
"Maybe the archaeologist can tell you if it's good luck," said Mark Massari, deputy athletics director.
In response to the findings, the university has barred the public from entering the area surrounding the discovery in order to maintain its integrity and prevent anyone from disturbing it. As of now, one of the school's associate professors of anthropology is examining the findings and soon, archaeology students will likely be allowed to examine the site.
"They're really giddy because usually when they find these things they have to drive three hours to get to them," Massari said.
