Naukan, Archaeological site in Chukotsky District, Russia.
Description
Naukan is an archaeological site located on Cape Dezhnev along the northeastern coast of the Chukotka Peninsula, near the settlement of Uelen in Russia's remote Arctic region.
History
The settlement was established around the 15th century and served as the easternmost inhabited location on the Eurasian continent until its forced evacuation and abandonment in November 1958.
Culture
Naukan was home to approximately 400 Yupik Inuit people who spoke the Naukan language and relied on traditional subsistence activities including seal hunting, walrus hunting, and fishing for survival.
Practical
The site is located at approximately 66 degrees north latitude and 170 degrees west longitude, accessible primarily through specialized transportation arrangements from nearby communities such as Uelen in the Chukotsky District.
Did you know?
The Soviet government forcibly relocated all inhabitants of Naukan in 1958 as part of a consolidation effort, displacing the indigenous community to settlements including Uelen, Lavrentiya, and Lorino across Chukotka.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Chukotsky District).
Whale Bone Alley
201.3 km
Beringia National Park
248.8 kmIpiutak Site
287.2 km
Monument to Semyon Dezhnev
159 m
Trail Creek Caves
287 km
Selawik National Wildlife Refuge
475.3 km
Pilgrim Hot Springs
243.3 km
Cape Nome Mining District Discovery Sites
258.7 km
Old St. Joseph's Catholic Church
262 km
Nome River
256.3 km
Snake River
250 km
Chamisso Wilderness
355.8 km
Wales Site
87 km
Kougarok River
237.2 km
Squirrel River
404.1 km
Kuzitrin River
256.1 km
Swanberg Dredge
264.1 km
Solomon Roadhouse
294 km
Niukluk River
293.2 km
Iyatayet Site
421.9 km
Kugruk River
322.1 km
Shishmaref Inlet
174.2 km
Salmon River
466.6 km
Noxapaga River
261.4 km
Slavyanka Cove
250.1 km
Историко-культурный комплекс Пловер
250.9 km
Kugururok River
442 km
Памятный знак в честь 250-летия Первой Камчатской экспедиции (Провидения)
242.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes