Birnirk Site
Utqiagvik, US
The Birnirk site (Iñupiaq: Piġniq) is an archaeological site near Utqiagvik, Alaska. It includes sixteen prehistoric mounds which have yielded evidence of very early Birnirk and Thule culture. It is the type site of the Birnirk culture, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962 for its
archaeological importance in understanding prehistoric Arctic cultures.
Listen to the audio guide for Birnirk Site Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen offNearby
- Utqiagvik (Barrow) cieli · 2 km away