Harpoon Base XCB-105-3597

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Harpoon Base, XCB-105-3597, spans a pivotal era from 400 BCE to 100 CE. At the forefront of Morzhovoi Bay on the western Alaska Peninsula stands Adamagan, an Aleut name meaning "place of walrus hunters." This sprawling village thrives with diverse occupations and is recognized as the largest Arctic settlement during its occupancy period, housing approximately 1,000 inhabitants. Archaeological evidence also suggests limited occupations between 2200-1700 BCE, 1000-600 BCE, and 900-1100 CE. Western Alaska Peninsula artifacts were uncovered through extensive research facilitated by grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411. H. Maschner led the investigation as Principal Investigator. The artifacts were meticulously scanned using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i, with subsequent processing conducted in Geomagic or Polyworks. To recreate authentic textures, 2-8 photos were incorporated into Geomagic Wrap. Initial digitization took place at the IVL at Id. St. Univ., while further refinement and publication were completed by Global Digital Heritage.