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Ambler, also known by its Inupiaq name Ivisaappaat, is a small but vibrant community in Arctic Alaska. It is rich in culture and history on the north bank of the Kobuk River, near the confluence of the Ambler and the Kobuk Rivers. It lies 45 mi north of the Arctic Circle.
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A major archaeological site: archaeologists have located nine complexes ranging dating from approximately 6500BC to AD1700.
By boat
During the summer months (early June to mid-October), small boats navigate the Kobuk River, making it another option for reaching Ambler and exploring the surrounding areas.
Ambler’s major means of transportation are plane, small boat, and snow machine. Dog sleds are useful too. There are no roads linking the city to other parts of the state.
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