Prehistory: Subarctic
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Social Science, Geography, Archaeology
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Anthropology, Anthropologists, Prehistoric Humans
- Curriculum: American Indian History, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: Canada, Alaska, Greenland
- Date: c. 25,000 -c. 1700
Article abstract: Linguistic evidence suggests that the native tribes of the Subarctic region are closely related to those of Siberia.
Determination of the lifeways and approximate dates of prehistoric cultures can be accomplished only through examination of archaeological sites and artifacts. Precisely dating the prehistory of the Subarctic is impossible. Considering the fact that many of the languages spoken in this area are related to those spoken in Siberia, however, it is generally believed that early Subarctic dwellers entered North America over the land...
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