Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada, is an ancient Indigenous hunting site used for nearly 6,000 years. This dramatic cliff, where Plains peoples skillfully drove bison to their deaths, reveals sophisticated communal hunting techniques and offers rich archaeological evidence of pre-contact life. Recognized for its cultural and historical significance, it stands as a testament to Indigenous ingenuity and tradition.

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