The Mystery of the Nine Burials; Shumla Caves-The Immersive Journey. Val Verde County, Texas

Step back in time with me into the 1933 George C. Martin Expedition of the Shumla Caves located in the rugged landscape of the Lower Pecos region of Val Verde County, Texas. This episode immerses you into the expedition as a valued member of the team during the time of the Great Depression when America was in the grip of economic despair.

Funded by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas, this expedition certainly did not disappoint. This podcast was written by myself after reading and being captivated by the rare 1933 report entitled Big Bend Basket Maker Papers No.3 by the Southwest Texas Archaeological Society and the Witte Memorial Museum along with reading interviews of some of the original team members and their experiences while there in this mysterious yet beautiful place.

At the time of this writing, many of the artifacts are still on display within the halls of the Witte Museum.

I hope you enjoy this!

-Rancho

"Val Verde, etched in bone and forged in my soul"