| Alaska Regional Office | U.S. Department of the Interior | |
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| Cultural Resources Team | National Park Service |
| National
Historic Landmarks in Alaska |
Chaluka
Site, Umnak Island, Aleutians |
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Nikolski, Alaska |
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| National
Register Number: 66000155 Resource Type: Site Property Type: Domestic - Village site Designated: December 29, 1962 |
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| This site, located on Umnak Island, contains a large stratified village mound, with cultural levels dating from as early as 3,000 - 4,000 years ago and representing several Aleutian cultural periods. The site has contributed significant data on the origins and evolution of the Aleut people and culture since it was first excavated over 40 years ago. | |||||||||
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