Birnirk Site, Archaeological site near Utqiagvik, United States
Located two miles north of Utqiagvik airfield, the Birnirk site contains sixteen prehistoric mounds reaching heights of fourteen feet.
Excavations between 1951 and 1953 uncovered numerous harpoon heads crafted from antler and stone, along with fragments of traditional seal-hunting umiaks.
The site represents the primary reference for studying the Birnirk culture, which flourished in the Arctic region between 500 and 900 CE.
The Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation maintains ownership of the land since 1988, with restricted public access to protect archaeological materials.
Artifacts discovered at Birnirk establish connections between prehistoric cultures from the Russian Far East through Alaska to northern Canada.
Location: Utqiagvik
GPS coordinates: 71.28330,-156.75000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:30
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