Marmes man

[ mahr-muhs ]

noun

1. the skeletal remains of Homo sapiens found in Washington State in 1965 and dating from about 9000 b.c.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marmes man¹

After the Marmes ranch, where the remains were discovered

Example Sentences

Citing researchers’ initial belief that bone fragments of “Marmes Man” showed signs of cannibalism, The Seattle Times in July 1968 described the midden from which some of the bones emerged as “one of the most exciting garbage dumps in the world” — a place where the ancient man’s remains “had been tossed after he had become dinner for his colleagues.”

From Seattle Times

For more evidence about Marmes man and how he lived, the W.S.U. scientists are digging farther into the site.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I think that it's entirely possible that the Marmes man was consumed by his buddies," says Geologist Fryxell.

From Time Magazine Archive

From the fragmented condition of the skull, it was plain that Marmes man had also suffered from Excedrin Headache No. 1.

From Time Magazine Archive

Although digging for Marmes man has already cost more than $100,000 in grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Park Service, the scientists have asked for another $70,000 to continue their digging until the waters rise.

From Time Magazine Archive