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Storm Sweeps Ancient Yup'ik Secrets | Anchorage News
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A powerful storm has devastated Nunalleq, Alaska’s vital Yup’ik archaeological site, washing away centuries of history—including a 500-year-old wooden bowl. Archaeologists are racing against time and rising seas to salvage priceless artifacts before the next storm, uncovering rare treasures like a painted wooden doll and decoding ancient symbols tied to Yup’ik cosmology. As climate change accelerates coastal erosion, the community is turning to drones and innovation to protect their heritage and way of life—echoing their ancestors’ resilience in the face of change.
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