Izembek Point XCB-003-448

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Izembek Point XCB-003-448 is a notable archaeological site identified as XCB-003 or IZM-003. In 1971, A.P. McCartney conducted an investigation at this location, which serves as the type-site for the Izembek Phase. This phase is characterized by a small village featuring a unique whalebone house and various artifacts closely resembling those found in the Bristol Bay region. The site dates back to approximately 1200-1350 CE. The research on Alaska Peninsula artifacts was facilitated through grants provided by NSF, including NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411. The principal investigator behind this project is H. Maschner. Utilizing either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i, the artifacts were scanned. Subsequent processing was conducted using Geomagic or Polyworks, with 2-8 photos employed for texture in Geomagic Wrap. Initially, the digitizing work took place at the IVL on Idaho State University's campus. Later, further processing and publication were completed by Global Digital Heritage. A.P. McCartney published a paper titled "Prehistoric Cultural Integration along the Alaska Peninsula" in 1974 within APUA 16(1):59-84. H. Maschner also contributed to the field with his work, which was published in Arctic Anthro, January 1, 2004, vol. 41 no. 2, covering pages 98-111 and accessible via doi: 10.1353/arc.2011.0007.