Alaska Through Time

By gngak
  • 30,000 BCE

    Ancestors of Amerind speakers now likely distributed all over North America.

    Ancestors of Amerind speakers now likely distributed all over North America.
    Linguistic evidence dates Amerind speakers to this time frame. However, there is no sites with physical evidence that date back to this time.
  • 22,000 BCE

    Most probable time for migration into North America.

    Most probable time for migration into North America.
    This time period is the most likely time for migration into much of America based on the time frame the land bridge would have been passable.
  • 18,000 BCE

    Creation of microblade technology.

    Creation of microblade technology.
    Most artifacts of microblade technology dates back to this time period. These were small sharp blades that were very distinctive and one of the earliest examples of technological advancement. The first blades were made of stone or bone.
  • 16,000 BCE

    Ancestors of Na-Diné and Eskimo-Aleut speakers now spread across the northern half of North America.

    Ancestors of Na-Diné and Eskimo-Aleut speakers now spread across the northern half of North America.
    Linguistic evidence dates Na-Dine and Eskimo-Aleut speakers to this time period, all over the northern half of America.
  • 10,000 BCE

    People first came to the Northwestern Coast.

    People first came to the Northwestern Coast.
    Artifacts show people living on the coast as early as this time.
  • 8800 BCE

    Human made artifacts found at Charlie Lake in British Colombia.

    Human made artifacts found at Charlie Lake in British Colombia.
    This was a site where human artifacts showed people lived here. This is one of the earliest occupied sites showing possible inland migration routes.
  • 1000 BCE

    Tlingit first used fish weirs.

    Tlingit first used fish weirs.
    Fishing weirs dates back to this time and are believed to be invented by Tlingit ancestors. This contributed to a less nomadic life style.
  • 1000 BCE

    The Norton tradition began

    The Norton tradition began
    The Norton tradition is said to begin around this time based on accounts of elders and their ancestors.
  • 1 BCE

    Native Americans started to craft tools of metal.

    Native Americans started to craft tools of metal.
    First metal tools are thought to be from this time frame and have dated back to this time. Metal tools suggest direct contact with Asia.
  • 15

    Ancestral Eskimos moved into the interior.

    Ancestral Eskimos moved into the interior.
    Eskimos moved into the interior based on ancestral, genetic and linguistic history.
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Whale hunting dates back to this time.

    Whale hunting dates back to this time.
    Whale hunting techniques date back to this time for smaller and lesser known native groups.This provided oil to allow them to keep warm.
  • Jan 1, 1015

    First permanent large houses appear on the southwestern coast.

    First permanent large houses appear on the southwestern coast.
    The first permanent houses started to appear in the Southwest around this time. This is evidence of non-nomadic and more agricultural lifestyle. They had large logs to be able to use which provided good shelter.
  • Jan 1, 1100

    Hearths and other advanced objects date back to this time.

    Hearths and other advanced objects date back to this time.
    More modern and sophisticated objects discovered that are dated back to this period. This shows advancement in cultures from living in one place.

  • Europeans make first contact.

    Europeans make first contact.
    This is when Europeans first made contact with northern Americans furthering their technological advancement.