Alaska Site Yields Rare Artifacts Linking to Russia
An interior Alaskan archaeological site has produced thousands of tools, including diamond‑shaped projectile points that match those found in Russia, hinting at early human movement across the now‑submerged Bering Land Bridge.
17 Oct 2026 0 reads Compiled with AI
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Researchers in interior Alaska have uncovered a remarkable collection of artifacts at the Shég’ Xdaltth’í’ site, dated to about 13,800 years ago. Over more than a decade of excavation, the team found thousands of items in less than 11 square feet, including an anvil, hammerstones, a pit, a hearth, and a wide range of animal bones. The abundance of material suggests the location functioned as a long‑term base camp for the people who lived there.
A key discovery was the diamond‑shaped projectile points, a form that has only been seen at two sites in Russia that date to the same time period. The identical design across the former Bering Land Bridge indicates a cultural link between communities on either side of the now‑submerged route. The presence of lithic materials originating west of the site further supports the idea that the people had extensive contacts across the bridge.