Het Behouden Huys, Archaeological shelter in Novaya Zemlya, Russia
The historic Dutch winter quarters features wooden remains and artifacts from the 16th century at coordinates 76.259722°N 68.261667°E in the Arctic region.
Willem Barentsz and his crew constructed this emergency shelter in September 1596 during their third expedition searching for the Northeast Passage to Asia.
The shelter contains numerous preserved items including navigational instruments, tools, and personal belongings that demonstrate early European Arctic exploration methods.
The site requires special permits to visit and remains under protection as a tentative cultural heritage location of the Russian Federation.
Archaeological excavations in 1871 recovered multiple objects from the shelter, including copper cauldrons, clocks, and maps that now reside in European museums.
Location: Municipal Formation of Novaya Zemlya
Inception: September 1596
GPS coordinates: 76.25940,68.26973
Latest update: May 16, 2025 10:07
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