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Answer · Lost Colony of Roanoke

That some had gone to Croatoan, while others had already moved inland as planned.

That some had gone to Croatoan, while others had already moved inland as planned.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Material evidence at both destinations.

What would rule it out

  • The colony shown to have remained together.

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelyThat some had gone to Croatoan, while others had already moved inland as planned

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). That some had gone to Croatoan, while others had already moved inland as planned. [Answer ANS0CQCCDF62PTR]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CQCCDF62PTR
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