Highlights from an early base camp in Beringia 13,800 years ago: Shég' Xdaltth'í' and the Late Pleistocene peopling of Alaska.

Shég' Xdaltth'í' is the earliest known Nenana Complex site east of the Bering Land Bridge, with a unique hafted-biface form dating to 13.8 thousand years ago.

• Why it matters: Understanding Beringia's archaeological record is crucial for insights into the peopling of the Americas, yet it remains poorly documented, especially for the Late Pleistocene period.
• What they did: A multi-disciplinary study of the site, which includes three components from 13.8, 13, and 12.7 thousand years ago, uncovered cultural remains such as osseous tools, fauna, activity areas, and a distinctive hafted-biface.
• The result: Findings suggest Shég' Xdaltth'í' provides key information on Late Glacial settlement and cultural links across Beringia, enhancing understanding of early human dispersal in northern Alaska.