DIL-161 Site facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
DIL-161 Site
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Address restricted , Katmai National Park and Preserve
Nearest city	King Salmon, Alaska
Area	3.8 acres (1.5 ha)
NRHP reference No.	06001306
Added to NRHP	January 22, 2007

The DIL-161 Site is a very old archaeological site found in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It's located right by the Alagnak River. This special place was once a village where people lived a long, long time ago, between about 300 BCE and 800 CE.

Discovering the DIL-161 Site: An Ancient Village

What is the DIL-161 Site?

The DIL-161 Site is a place where scientists study the past. It's called a "prehistoric archeological site." This means it holds clues about people who lived before written history. It's a key part of Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Finding the Hidden Village

This ancient village was first found in 1997. People from the National Park Service discovered it. They are the ones who protect special places like this. Later, in 2004, they carefully mapped out the entire area. This helped them understand how big the village was.

Exploring the Ancient Village

The DIL-161 Site was once a busy village. People lived here for many centuries. Scientists believe it was used from around 300 BCE to 800 CE. That's a period of over 1,000 years!

When you visit the site, you might see more than 40 "cabin sites." These are not full cabins anymore. Instead, they are mostly "house pits." Imagine a shallow hole in the ground. These pits are the remains of where houses used to stand. They show us where families lived long ago.

Why is This Site Important?

The DIL-161 Site is very important for understanding history. It helps us learn about the ancient people of Alaska. Because of its historical value, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This list includes places that are special to the history of the United States. Being on this list helps protect the site for future generations.