Comer's Midden

Comer's Midden, located near Thule (modern Qaanaaq) in northern Greenland, is a significant archaeological site primarily associated with the Thule culture. The site was first excavated in 1916 by Captain George Comer. It features approximately 26 house ruins and several middens, indicating continuous habitation from the 14th to the 20th century. The houses are mostly circular, with one rectangular structure identified as a possible men's house or workshop. The site is notable for the presence of Thule culture artifacts, including open socket harpoon heads, as well as items connected to the Dorset culture and Norse origin. The findings at Comer's Midden have contributed greatly to understanding the Thule culture's spread and adaptation in Greenland.