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For the historical Inuit period long-distance trading networks are well documented. An archaeological verification of similar behaviour in the Palaeo-Eskimo period is being discussed for Disko Bay and West Greenland. On the basis of two extraction sites of killiaq, a silicified slate, new evidence is presented. The separation of two types of killiaq is used to describe a local and a regional distribution system. Killiaq from the Nuussuaq peninsula has travelled in large quantities over more than 600 km, whereas the other source from Angissat seems to be more local. The question though still remains whether we are dealing with a direct or an indirect procurement system.

The role of the horizontal dimension in Greenlandic archaeology is discussed, and reconnaissance results form Qeqertarsuup Tunua (Disko Bay) are presented in a discussion of Palaeo-Eskimo site location. Dorset dwelling styles are exemplified by a presentation of data from two newly excavated sites and it is suggested that the Palaeo-Eskimo habitations in the research area generally can be perceived as “winter” and “summer” dwellings. Comparing the West Greenland evidence to the dwelling styles of North East Greenland, it is questioned why the “winter type” settlements apparently are lacking in Peary Land, and it is questioned whether our present understanding of the Independence I and II Cultures is viable.