Izembek Point XCB-003-454

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Izembek Point XCB-003-454 is a site extensively tested by A.P. McCartney in 1971. As the type-site for the Izembek Phase, it stands out for its small village with a unique whalebone house and numerous artifacts resembling those found in the Bristol Bay region. Dating back approximately 1200-1350 CE, these Alaska Peninsula artifacts are the direct result of research conducted under grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411, led by H. Maschner as Principal Investigator. The artifacts were digitized using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i, then processed in Geomagic or Polyworks, with 2-8 photos used for texture in Geomagic Wrap. Initially, the original digitizing work was completed at the IVL at Id. St. Univ., followed by subsequent processing and publication at Global Digital Heritage. McCartney's research, published in APUA 16(1):59-84 in 1974, provides valuable insights into prehistoric cultural integration along the Alaska Peninsula. Additionally, Maschner's study, published in Arctic Anthro. on January 1, 2004, offers further analysis and understanding of the region's cultural significance.