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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrating Indigenous hunting practices.

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, located in Alberta, Canada, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers a glimpse into the hunting practices of the Plains Indigenous peoples. For thousands of years, they used this site to drive bison over a cliff as a means of efficient hunting. The location provides significant archaeological and cultural insights into the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Indigenous communities who relied on the bison for sustenance and materials. Visitors can explore the interpretive center to learn more about this ancient practice and its impact on the region's history.

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