Izembek Point Base XCB-003-221

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Izembek Point Base XCB-003-221 is a significant archaeological site that was tested by A.P. McCartney in 1971. The site serves as the type-site for the Izembek Phase, and it features a small village with a distinctive whalebone house and numerous artifacts similar to those found in the Bristol Bay region. Based on radiocarbon dating, the artifacts are estimated to date back approximately 1200-1350 CE. The research conducted under grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, and NSF 1139266, led by H. Maschner as Principal Investigator, has yielded a comprehensive understanding of the Alaska Peninsula artifacts. These artifacts were meticulously scanned using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i scanner, and processed in Geomagic or Polyworks software. A minimum of two photos was utilized for texture enhancement in Geomagic Wrap, while the initial digitizing work was carried out at the IVL at Id. St. Univ. Subsequent processing and publication were completed by Global Digital Heritage. A.P. McCartney's 1974 study, "Prehistoric Cultural Integration along the Alaska Peninsula," published in APUA 16(1):59-84, provides valuable insights into the region's cultural integration. Additionally, H. Maschner's 2004 article, "Arctic Anthropology," vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 98-111, offers further understanding of the Izembek Phase and its significance in the Arctic region.