Glass, The photos of the bees in the cave, along with wax and other samples were shared with USDA scientists and calif personnel, and then there was much talk about similar down in Mexico, and pottery/baskets with bees on them too that was old. Why don't you as the scientists what they did with the information they were handed? If I remember correctly it carbon dated about 1,300 AD and Dan Aten said S. Brenner was with the work around 91/92 doing/involved with the work. Also this was the same time frame the AHB management plans were being put together for funding, makes one wonder if a different path was choosen as to which to proceed with, or one put aside. Respectfully submitted, Dee A. Lusby Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper Moyza, Arizona http://groups.yahoo.com/group/organicbeekeepers/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---