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DECEMBER 1, 2000

National Park Service archaeologists have completed work on sites they say offer clues on what life was like for Alaska Natives as far back as 7,000 years ago.

Two sites were excavated on an island off the Katmai coast of Katmai National Park. One daes to 7,000 years and was used last about 500 years ago. Another dates to 2,000 years, used last about 500 years ago.

The dig was conducted in coordination with the Council of Katmai Descendants, a local Alaska Native group. Archaeologists removed bones and other artifacts from the sites, which they say have been subject to looting.

Get the Story:
Site exposes ancient ways (The Anchorage Daily News 12/1)

Relevant Links:
Katmai National Park - www.nps.gov/katm
Katmai National Park and Reserve - www.nps.gov/akso/gis/katm/katm.htm