“Ancient Alaskan Discovery: Secrets of a 1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Food Cache Unveil Surprising Moose and Caribou Connection!”
Have you ever stumbled upon a time capsule that just screams, “I’ve seen it all”? Well, brace yourself, because researchers recently unearthed a 1,000-year-old food cache in Alaska that seems to do just that! This intriguing underground pit, measuring a modest 3.5 feet deep and lined with birch bark and grass, was expertly crafted by the Dene people — and guess what? They found remnants of caribou and moose still preserved within! This remarkable discovery not only sheds light on the resourcefulness of Alaska’s Indigenous peoples in the face of harsh climates but also invites us to ponder: how much of our past remains hidden, waiting for the right moment to be revealed? Join us as we delve into this fascinating story of history and tradition! LEARN MORE
Dug 3.5 feet deep and lined with birch bark and grass, this carefully constructed pit would have been ideal for storing meat and fish — and researchers actually found 1,000-year-old traces of caribou and moose still inside.
U.S. Air ForceOn a hill overlooking Upper Cook Inlet, researchers uncovered this underground food cache used by the Dene people 1,000 years ago.
Military officials recently announced the discovery of a 1,000-year-old Indigenous food cache near a narrow stretch of the Gulf of Alaska in 2024. The cache was located along a well-known trail long used by local native groups that extends northward out of modern-day Anchorage.
Measuring 3.5 feet deep, this cache pit was lined with birch bark and grass, and was meant to preserve fish, meat, and berries in the face of Alaska’s often intense seasonal weather patterns. The cache was created by the region’s Dene people around 1,000 years ago, according to initial radiocarbon dating.
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