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An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left

Sep 19, 2026 · Samantha Watson

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An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left
A crew of volunteer excavators and archaeologists searches the soil for artifacts at the Nunalleq dig site near the coastal village of Quinhagak, Alaska, on June 8.
A crew of volunteer excavators and archaeologists searches the soil for artifacts at the Nunalleq dig site near the coastal village of Quinhagak, Alaska, on June 8.

Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm.

(Image credit: MaryCait Dolan)

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