Students Dig for Lost Lives at Asylum Hill | Jackson News

Students from 17 schools across the U.S. are digging into history at Mississippi’s Asylum Hill, hunting for over 6,000 lost graves from the 1800s and early 1900s. It’s not just archaeology—it’s hands-on training for future anthropologists, like 21-year-old Kiera Breeding, who’s learning real-world excavation skills. With development looming, they’re racing against time to preserve history before it’s erased. Led by UMMC’s Dr. Jennifer Mack, this field school blends education and discovery, honoring forgotten lives while training the next generation of researchers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44c25a2751eb3b38