The Avayalik Islands are a group of islands located in the Northern Atlantic Ocean, within the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.[1] They consist of two main islands, and at least seven smaller landmasses. It was first visited by archaeologists in 1967, when a team led by Patrick Plumet arrived for the first archaeological expedition.[2]
  Avayalik Islands  Avayalik Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Coordinates | 60°06′37″N 64°13′20″W / 60.1102513°N 64.2223573°W |
| Major islands | 2 |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
History
editThe Avayalik islands were likely settled by the Middle Dorset people in the 5th to 7th centuries AD.[3] Archaeological studies found several structures, including a winter house roughly 3–4 meters on each side, with a 3-4 meter long entrance tunnel, built during the same period.[4]
References
edit- ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Avayalik Islands". www4.rncan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ Jordan, Richard H. (September 1980). "Preliminary Results from Archaeological Investigations on Avayalik Island, Extreme Northern Labrador" (PDF). Arctic. 33: 607–627.
- ^ "An Archaeological Assessment of Avayalik-1 | Bowdoin College". www.bowdoin.edu. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ Jordan, Richard H. (September 1980). "Preliminary Results from Archaeological Investigations on Avayalik Island, Extreme Northern Labrador" (PDF). Arctic. 33: 607–627.