Chaluka Site
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Chaluka Site is an archaeological site
near Nikolski, Alaska
. It includes a large mound yielding much information about the origins of the Aleut people. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1962.
Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place in which evidence of past activity is preserved , and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a 'site' can vary widely,...
near Nikolski, Alaska
Nikolski, Alaska
Nikolski is a census-designated place on Umnak Island in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 39 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nikolski is located at .According to the U.S...
. It includes a large mound yielding much information about the origins of the Aleut people. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1962.