Gallagher Flint Station Archeological Site
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Gallagher Flint Station Archeological Site is the earliest dated archaeological site
in northern Alaska. It was discovered in 1970 during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and dated to 10,540 B.P.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1978.
Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place in which evidence of past activity is preserved , and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a 'site' can vary widely,...
in northern Alaska. It was discovered in 1970 during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and dated to 10,540 B.P.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1978.