Curious Find

Among the many construction projects going on at the University of Utah campus is the $55 million renovation of the old Natural History Museum. The building is being retrofitted into the new Crocker Science Center.

Last week, however, construction workers there made an interesting discovery: human remains. Campus police were called and were able to determine that this was not a crime scene but a possible ancient burial ground. Later, the state's cultural anthropologist was called in and the university is now awaiting those findings. In the meantime, construction is on hold until the findings are determined and finalized. Forensic anthropologists are surveying the scene and have not said when they might have answers. Maria O'Mara, a university spokesperson, said the results of that analysis will shed more light on the situation.

Who says construction is boring? One day you're flying high-tech drones to inspect projects and another day you're discovering possible ancient burial sites. If you know anyone even thinking about a career in construction, be sure to tell them of the adventures that await!