Archaeological Sites

Archaeological sites have been identified in all geographic areas of the state. New Jersey is a small state, but its borders consist primarily of shoreline. New Jersey waters possess an estimated 3000 shipwrecks, primarily from the sailing ship era. Shipwrecks are concentrated mostly along the Atlantic coast.

Prehistoric Native American site types in New Jersey include large and small residential settlements. Some sites were re-occupied for thousands of years, while others were used for only a limited period.

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