Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

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In 1513, Ponce de Leon sights La Florida at 30º 8’ and comes ashore at a Timucua village tucked safely into a small harbor off the Atlantic Ocean. Believing the area to be an island, Ponce so named this beautiful “new land” La Florida because it was sighted during the Festival of Flowers at Easter time. The village of Seloy was centered here at the Fountain of Youth and extended about one mile to the north and one mile to the west, up to the San Sebastian River. He Sailed with three ships Santiago, Santa Maria & San Cristobal.

In 1565, Pedro Menendez de Aviles found the city of St. Augustine at the Timucua village of Seloy, located at today’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Menendez would remain at this site for nine months before growing hostilities between the Spaniards and the Timucua would lead him to move his fortifications across the river to what is now Anastasia Island. Now there is a huge stainless steel cross where Menenez landed and had planted a small wooden cross signifying the Christian faith being brought to the new land.

In 1934, Work crew found human bones while digging on the Fountain of Youth property. The University of Florida and, later, the Smithsonian Institution excavated 90 Native American remains. The find is significant due to the fact that these are the earliest known remains of a Christian burial of indigenous peoples in what is now the United States.

The Fountain of Youth Archeological Park is packed full of artifacts and history. It is much more than just the famous spring water. You could spend hours walking around this historic site. You can see demonstrations of weapons used in the 1500s and watch a blacksmith work using only tools and methods used in the 1500s. The Native American Village of Seloy is the site of the oldest continuously occupied European Settlement.

We highly recommend this if you plan a trip to Saint Augustine, Florida.
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Very beautiful sharing my friend full support friend

vongtaynhanaikptt
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Amazing upload dear friend..wonderful virtual tour..thanks for sharing..lk2

nkinnovation
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We enjoyed your visit to the the Fountain of Youth Park. Lots of history and loved having you tell us about it! Enjoyed hearing the volunteers talking about it too. Always love peacocks! Thanks so much for bringing us along!

TravelingTramps
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Beautiful places thanks for sharing My friends

lightofgodindarkness
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L 22, , Greetings from Alberta, ,, Fascinating, ,, Cheers, ,, Best wishes for 100 years old and many more .
Wonderful tour, , May you have a marvelous afternoon, , God bless you, , Tom

Tom-Alberta-Canada
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Great place to visit, thanks for sharing guys👌👌

dnbtravels
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That was awesome …Appreciate your sharing video😊

DailyMyChildhood
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Interesting share. Would be a great place to spend the day.

sharoncruisingscene
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Great video my friend!👌 Have a nice weekend!

Jose.Ferreira
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That fountain ⛲️ really works. We are feeling younger just watching you guys have fun

TheGrayLifewithJimPearl
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Fountain of youth I could use a sip😃 Love your tours they are always so well narrated. Thanks for sharing

shanntirement
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very nice video my friend, love the park

rickvan
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Aww…..loved this! Fountain of youth is always a favorite of mine.

ChrissaTravels
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Nice Trip to the Fountain of Youth!!! Beautiful peacocks!!😀😍🤩

tciroam
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Beautiful archaeological park, nice place.That's a tall big cross.Nice fountain of youth.I love your new t-shirt.Beautiful peacock.

elyorlinausa
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This was awesome Terri and Keith? What a great video thoroughly enjoyed it. Blessings!

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MaaAnnapurnakitchen
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Wow...you found the fountain of youth. I could really use that...LOL. We love those kind of attractions and it is always fun to see those old weapon demonstrations as well. Peacocks are so beautiful to see. Very nice video.

CRJourney
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Fountain Of Youth was very popular. So much historical information. Enjoyed seeing the cannon shooting.

addieandkaysenfamilyadvent
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Wow, you found the fountain of youth!! I need that!!!

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