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  • Draper Site

  • Draper Site

    Draper Site is a significant archaeological site located in Pickering, Ontario, Canada. The site represents an early ancestral Huron-Wendat village from the late 15th to early 16th centuries. Draper Site is notable for its extensive palisade fortifications and evidence of longhouse structures, providing valuable insights into the defensive strategies and community organization of the Huron-Wendat people. The well-preserved artifacts found at the site shed light on the daily life, trade practices, and cultural practices of its inhabitants.
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