In 1997, melting Yukon ice revealed ancient hunting gear that changed how scientists understood prehistoric hunting
In 1997, Yukon hunters stumbled upon a 4,360-year-old dart shaft, igniting the Yukon Ice Patch Project. This discovery revealed a trove of ancient hunting tools preserved in melting ice, offering unparalleled insights into prehistoric technology and caribou hunting practices. Warmer temperatures are now exposing this frozen archive, urging rapid archaeological efforts.
In 1997, Yukon hunters stumbled upon a 4,360-year-old dart shaft, igniting the Yukon Ice Patch Project. This discovery revealed a trove of ancient hunting tools preserved in melting ice, offering unparalleled insights into prehistoric technology and caribou hunting practices. Warmer temperatures are now exposing this frozen archive, urging rapid archaeological efforts.
