Definition: The archaeological site of Naujan, located near the modern town of Repulse Bay on the northwestern edge of Hudson Bay in the Northwest Territories of Canada, is one of the most important Thule tradition sites. Discovered and excavated in 1922 by Danish archaeologist Therkel Mathiassen, Naujan contained the remains of sod houses, tent rings, refuse pits, and graves, dated about AD 1200.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
Also Known As: Nauyat
