Sunken Village Archeological Site
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| Sunken Village Archeological Site | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Nearest city: | Portland, Oregon |
| Designated as NHL: | December 20, 1989[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | December 20, 1989[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 89002455 |
| Governing body: | State |
Sunken Village Archeological Site (35MU4) is an archaeological site on Sauvie Island[1] in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.[1]
The site consists of a remarkably well-preserved Chinookan village, dating back more than 700 years.[3]
With next to no law enforcement presence, looting of artifacts is a constant threat to the site's stability.[1]
The site is more immediately threatened by potential engineering work that may damage the site, in order to support an earthen dam.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Sunken Village Archeological Site. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-11-18.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ a b Stephen Poyser (2008-04-05). Threatened Resources : Unique Oregon Prehistoric Site Threatened. Oregon Preservation Society News. Retrieved on 2005-08-09.
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