Avayalik Islands

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
Avayalik Islands
Geography
LocationNewfoundland and Labrador
Coordinates60.1102513°N 64.2223573°W / 60.1102513; -64.2223573 (Avayalik Islands)
Major islands2
Administration
TerritoryNewfoundland and Labrador
Demographics
Population0

History

The 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
  1. Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Avayalik Islands". www4.rncan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  2. Jordan, Richard H. (September 1980). "Preliminary Results from Archaeological Investigations on Avayalik Island, Extreme Northern Labrador" (PDF). Arctic. 33: 607–627.
  3. "An Archaeological Assessment of Avayalik-1 | Bowdoin College". www.bowdoin.edu. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  4. Jordan, Richard H. (September 1980). "Preliminary Results from Archaeological Investigations on Avayalik Island, Extreme Northern Labrador" (PDF). Arctic. 33: 607–627.
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