- Adamagan
Adamagan was an Aleut people Aleut village , that at its peak was able to hold around 1000 people. This site is one of the largest sites in the ancient Arctic. The area has over 250 winter houses, summer houses, underground storage pits, and many more smaller structures. The people made Dugout shelter dugout s that they lived in. It was covered by whale bones as well as some peat or sod that would keep any winds out. The villagers lived on marine mammals they hunted with harpoon s and bows and arrows. They also buried offerings under their house, believing it helped protect them as well as improve their chances of success during hunting. References cite book last Fagan first Brian title Ancient North America publisher Thames and Hudson date 2005 coord 55.109 163.198 scale 100000 region US AK display title Category Buildings and structures in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska Category Archaeological sites in Alaska Category Former populated places in Alaska Category Native American history of Alaska Category Geography of Aleutians East Borough, Alaska US archaeology stub Alaska geo stub hu Adamagan ... more details
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