Исследование древнекорякского погребения С. П. Ефимовым на мысе Братьев в 1976 году (залив Бабушкина, Северное Приохотье)

Abstract

The article provides information on a burial in a niche under a stone at Cape Bratyev in Babushkin Bay studied by S. P. Yefimov in 1976. The work yielded anthropological materials and related archaeological finds. The chance to conduct a whole genome analysis of bone remains from this burial stimulated their further study as well as the need to inspect the sites and burial grounds of the specified area. Interesting and significant data on anthropology and genetics were obtained. The individuals from the burial were found to belong to the present-day Koryaks' ancestry. It is also noted that, in the past, the inhabitants of this coast had some population contacts with the ancient residents of the southern Sea of Okhotsk shores. Brief information on the survey of Babushkin Bay archaeological sites is presented, as well.