点评:Returning home from a 14-day road trip exploring unique sites and communities throughout the Mojave Desert region (Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada), noted a road sign on Interstate 15 pointing out an exit to the Calico Early Man Site. With a background in archeology and a strong interest in anthropology this caught my attention. Pulled off the Interstate with the intent of visiting this site. The Calico Early Man Site is an archaeological site located up a two-mile dirt road according to guide books. Ventured up this pot hole dirt road for approximately 1 ¾ miles and was stopped by a cyclone fence with a paddle locked gate. Fence and gate displays “No Trespassing” and “Closed” signs. As I view the site, through the fence, one is unable to observe anything. Backed up and headed back to the Interstate. Checked the internet for information on the status of the site. Various web sites, report that Calico Early Man Site was severely damaged by vandals in 2017. Due to safety concerns, the site was closed to the public in late 2017. Today the site is no longer viable and remains closed.
翻译:在为期 14 天的公路旅行中探索整个莫哈韦沙漠地区(南加州、亚利桑那州和内华达州)的独特地点和社区后返回家园,注意到 15 号州际公路上的路标指出了通往 Calico Early Man Site 的出口。凭借考古学背景和对人类学的浓厚兴趣,这引起了我的注意。出于访问此站点的目的而离开州际公路。根据指南,Calico Early Man Site 是一个考古遗址,位于一条两英里长的土路上。冒险沿着这条坑坑洼洼的土路行驶大约 1 ¾ 英里,然后被带有桨锁门的气旋围栏拦住。围栏和大门显示“禁止擅自进入”和“关闭”标志。当我通过栅栏查看站点时,无法观察到任何东西。备份并返回州际公路。检查互联网以获取有关站点状态的信息。各种网站报告称,Calico Early Man Site 在 2017 年遭到破坏者的严重破坏。出于安全考虑,该网站于 2017 年底对公众关闭。如今,该网站不再可行并保持关闭状态。