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News Release 14-148

Archaeologists discover remains of Ice-Age infants in Alaska

Burial site and artifacts provide unique insights into funeral practices and other aspects of a pre-literate society

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Artifacts from the burial site including stones and antlers

Artifacts from the burial site, include stone projectile points and antler foreshafts.

Credit: Ben Potter, University of Alaska, Fairbanks


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plan of the burial site.

Plan of the burial site.

Credit: Ben Potter, University of ALaska


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Archaeologists uncover Ice Age infant burial.

Credit: UAF/NSF


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