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The artifacts from the Izembek Phase are a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors. XCB-003, or IZM-003, is a site that was meticulously studied by A.P. McCartney in 1971. This site serves as the type-site for the Izembek Phase, providing valuable insights into the lives of people who once called this region home. A small village with a unique whalebone house and numerous artifacts similar to those found in the Bristol Bay area is a significant discovery that dates back approximately 1200-1350 CE. The research conducted under grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411 has shed new light on the Alaska Peninsula artifacts. These artifacts were carefully scanned using a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i. The resulting data was then processed in Geomagic or Polyworks, with 2-8 photos used for texture in Geomagic Wrap. The original digitizing work was done at the IVL at Id St Univ, while subsequent processing and publication were completed at Global Digital Heritage. A.P. McCartney's research has made a significant contribution to our understanding of prehistoric cultural integration along the Alaska Peninsula. His findings are documented in "Prehistoric Cultural Integration along the Alaska Peninsula" (APUA 16(1):59-84), published in 1974.