The most recent theory is that archaeologists believe that the Roanoke people divided into two groups and absorbed into the Native American culture. The first group went to Cape Creek and the other group went 50 miles northwest of Roanoke. In 1998, archaeologists found some very interesting things on their journey. When archaeologists went to Cape Creek they found a ring that dates back to the 16th century, a slate with a pencil beside it, and other items that could not have come from the Native Americans, because they lacked the resources. The other group used one of John White’s maps to come to conclude that they were 50 miles northwest of Roanoke. When archaeologists went to explore they found pottery that is the pottery usually dug up on
