Answer · Lost Colony of Roanoke
The colonists died on or near Roanoke of hunger, disease or attack, or were lost at sea trying to reach…
The colonists died on or near Roanoke of hunger, disease or attack, or were lost at sea trying to reach England.
Where it stands
Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: one piece of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Graves or remains of the colonists near the settlement.
- Signs of a sudden end at the site.
What would rule it out
- A well-dated English settlement elsewhere with the colonists' material.
Evidence 1 for · 1 against
The questions it answers
Most likelyThe colony split; a small party went to Croatoan to watch for ships and the main body moved inland
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The colonists died on or near Roanoke of hunger, disease or attack, or were lost at sea trying to reach… [Answer ANS0CQCCB8W6M9R]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQCCB8W6M9R
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