Whale Bone Alley, Archaeological site on Yttygran Island, Russia.
The 550-meter-long coastal site contains hundreds of whale bones arranged in rows, including jawbones, ribs, and vertebrae planted in the ground.
Soviet archaeologists discovered the site in 1976, revealing whale bone structures dating back to the 14th century when Yupik tribes inhabited the area.
The site contains meat storage pits and gathered multiple native tribes for ceremonies, sharing resources, and conducting whale-related activities.
Access requires boat or aircraft transportation to Yttygran Island, located 24 kilometers northwest of Cape Chaplino in the Bering Sea region.
The whale bones weigh up to 300 kilograms each and form a corridor supported by stones, creating a structural display visible from distance.
GPS coordinates: 64.64212,-172.52209
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:56
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