Obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass, was highly valued by people living in the southern Interior in years past.Įven today, mineral enthusiasts value obsidian for its aesthetic qualities. To read previous columns, search “Dig It” on our website.
A group of nine professional archeologists living and working in the area contribute columns to this page and online at twice per month. Dig It is KTW ’s regularly published column on the history beneath our feet in the Kamloops region.
