Little John, Archaeological site near Beaver Creek, Yukon, Canada.
The Little John archaeological site spans across a vast area along the Alaska Highway, revealing ancient human settlements and tools from different periods.
Excavations between 2002 and 2017 uncovered butchered bison bones and stone tools dating back approximately 14,000 years before present, marking early human presence.
The White River First Nation actively participates in the site research, combining traditional knowledge with archaeological methods to understand their ancestral lands.
The site location, 25 kilometers northwest of Beaver Creek, provides researchers access to multiple archaeological layers containing ancient artifacts and animal remains.
Carbon dating of artifacts at Little John indicates human presence earlier than previously accepted timelines for North American settlement through the Bering land bridge.
Location: Yukon
GPS coordinates: 62.51417,-140.92472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:15
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