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Inuit
History - Archeology
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The
cold, dry arctic climate is an archeologist's dream. Here,
the remains of human occupation are often visible right at
the surface. The cold, dry climate means artifacts are often
remarkably well preserved.
Although
nothing can be moved or removed from the sites, they are wonderful
places to visit and discover the ancient Inuit culture up
close. You can trace the fascinating history of Pre-Dorset,
Dorset and Thule cultures, whose hunting, lifestyle and artistic
traditions varied greatly.
One common
historical sight on the landscape are the inuksuit, or rock
cairns. Used as route markers, they are indicators of good
hunting spots or even food caches. These stone structures
are one of the familiar symbols of the North.
During
your archeological wanderings you may also come across rock
graves, animal traps made of rock, or rock circles that reveal
early camp sites. You may even see rock outlines that resemble
kayaks, in which Inuit boys pretended to paddle and hunt.
Similarly, Inuit girls built tents out of rocks, many of which
are still in existence.
Semi-subterranean
house frames made of whalebone, sod and rocks are also scattered
across the Arctic, along with nearby food caches. Best of
all, you never have to dig to discover the remains of historical
cultures in the north!
Archeological
Opportunities in Inns North Communities
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Arviat,
Nunavut :
Arvia'juaq archeological site, Thule sites, ancient qajaq
stands |
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Baker
Lake, Nunavut:
Tent Rings & Meat Caches |
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Cambridge
Bay, Nunavut:
Sites at Mount Pelly, Japanese time monument, Franklin
Expedition artifacts |
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Chesterfield
Inlet, Nunavut:
Thule Site with Tent Rings & Animal Traps |
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Gjoa
Haven, Nunavut:
Old Inuit Campsites, Rock Circles |
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Hall
Beach, Nunavut:
Tent Rings, Food Caches, Grave Sites, qarmait (sod houses),
Semi-subterranean Houses |
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Kimmirut,
Nunavut :
Thule, Dorset and Pre-Dorset cultures |
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Qikiqtarjuaq
(Broughton Island), Nunavut:
Thule Camp Site |
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Kugaaruk,
Nunavut:
Historic Camp Site |
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Pond
Inlet, Nunavut:
Thule Village |
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Repulse
Bay, Nunavut:
Whalers' inscriptions |
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Resolute
Bay, Nunavut:
Fossil sea beds, Thule and Dorset culture |
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Sanikiluaq,
Nunavut:
Thule & Dorset cultures |
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