World / Canada / Nunavut / Kangerdlinerk, 7 km from center Coordinates: 62°52'58"N   92°9'4"W

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Archeological site


Ancient Thule summer camp on the edge of the Meliadine river complete with tent ring formations and a skeleton.
Developed by the Anawak family in the 1990's.

Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga (Meliadine River) Nunuavut Territorial Park
This marvellous site of historical significance is just north of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Iqalugaarjuup Nunanga means “the land around the river of little fishes” in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit. Relatively undisturbed for centuries.The park’s most outstanding feature is the historic site Qamaviniqtalik (“place of ancient sod houses”) and its interpretive walking trail.
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