Canada

Little John (archeological site)

Prehistoric occupation site in Yukon, Canada

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Little John is an archaeological site in Yukon, Canada, located 25 km (16 mi) northwest of the White River First Nation community of Beaver Creek, from which human artefacts and ancient animal bones have been radiocarbon dated to 14,000 years before present (BP), earlier than the generally accepted time for human migration into the Americas and one of the oldest sites in Beringia.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Radiocarbon dating (butchered bison bone)

13,720–14,050 BP

General radiocarbon evidence

c. 14,000 BP

Excavations by Norman Alexander Easton

2002–2017

Classification

Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

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Environmental and Natural Features

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Food Production and Processing Features

Butchering Areas
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Country

Canada

Coordinates

62.51° N, -140.92° E