Zhokhov Island, Archaeological site in Bulunsky Ulus, Russia.
The island spans 10.8 kilometers in length and reaches an elevation of 123 meters, featuring exposed alternating flows of massive lava and tuff.
Archaeological excavations reveal human settlements dating back to 6000 BCE, with discovered tools made from stone, bone, antler, and ivory materials.
The findings indicate early inhabitants developed specialized dog breeding practices, selecting larger dogs for hunting and smaller ones for pulling sleds.
The island remains covered in fast ice throughout summer, receiving an annual precipitation of 478.2 millimeters under severe climate conditions.
DNA analysis of a 9,500-year-old dog from the island shows genetic connections to modern Greenland Dogs, Alaskan Malamutes, and Siberian Huskies.
Location: Bulunsky District
Elevation above the sea: 123 m
Part of: De Long Islands
GPS coordinates: 76.14028,152.70972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:03
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