About this property
The Amalik Bay Archeological District is a geographic area with a significant number of archaeological sites in Alaska. It is located on the Pacific coast of Katmai National Park and Preserve, in the mainland portion of Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. The most important site in the bay is on Mink Island, which contains evidence of human habitation from 7,300 to 500 years ago, and is one of the oldest known places of human habitation on the Alaska Peninsula. The site is located on the shore of the island and is subject to erosive tides; the National Park Service has installed a revetment to protect the site. The site has extremely well-preserved stratigraphy showing occupation sites and dietary evidence.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000460. It was listed on April 4, 2005.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Amalik Bay Archeological District listed on the National Register?
Amalik Bay Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Amalik Bay Archeological District?
Amalik Bay Archeological District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Amalik Bay Archeological District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Amalik Bay Archeological District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Amalik Bay Archeological District?
The period of significance for Amalik Bay Archeological District is recorded as the listed era.
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