Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Archaeological-Site-in-Point-Hope-27MZIFV0LT6Y.htmlConceptually similarArchaeological Site in Point HopeGP046BCCompleted★★★★Point Hope in AlaskaGP046B7Completed★★★★Community Centre in Point HopeGP046B9Completed★★★★Local Boy in Point HopeGP046BXCompleted★★★★Point Hope Cemetery in AlaskaGP046BGCompleted★★★★Point Hope Cemetery in AlaskaGP046BHCompleted★★★★Point Hope Cemetery in AlaskaGP046BICompleted★★★★Point Hope Cemetery in AlaskaGP046BJCompleted★★★★Point Hope in AlaskaGP046BACompleted★★★★View AllGP046BBArchaeological Site in Point HopeOld settlement of Tikigaq at Point Hope, North Slope Borough, Alaska. Built mainly with whalebone and driftwood, these semi-subterranean houses still provide a welter of valuable information to archaeologists on how early people survived in their harsh environment.Point Hope is one of the oldest continually occupied sites in North America. The community and the surrounding ocean habitat are threatened by offshore oil drilling, as well as industrial fishing fleets.Locations:Alaska-Arctic-Point Hope-United States of AmericaDate:19 Jul, 2012Credit:© Jiri Rezac / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5616px X 3744pxKeywords:Archaeological sites-Bones-Day-Fishing (Industry)-Inupiat-KWCI (GPI)-Oceans (campaign title)-Offshore drilling-Oil (fossil fuel)-Oil (Industry)-Outdoors-Save the Arctic (campaign title)-Settlements-Villages-WhalesShoot:'Save The Arctic' Alaskan TourThe Alaskan Arctic Expedition highlights the need to save the Arctic from attempts by oil companies to exploit the regions resources for short term profit. The Esperanza will document whats at stake in the region whilst campaigning for the creation of a sanctuary around the North Pole.Related Collections:Alaskan Arctic Expedition (Photos & Videos)
