American Southwest Culture History and Archaeology
Culture history, archaeological sites, and other information related to the past of the southwestern United States.
A Book Review of the Chaco Meridian
Stephen Lekson's provocative and challenging new book takes pieces of the puzzle of the American southwest and reassembles them into a straight line; one connecting the sites of Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruin and Paquime or Casas Grandes.
Stephen Lekson's provocative and challenging new book takes pieces of the puzzle of the American southwest and reassembles them into a straight line; one connecting the sites of Chaco Canyon, Aztec Ruin and Paquime or Casas Grandes.
Acoma Culture
The Acoma is the name of a Native American pueblo culture of the American southwest, which arose at the end of the Great Drought in the 14th and 15th centuries AD.
The Acoma is the name of a Native American pueblo culture of the American southwest, which arose at the end of the Great Drought in the 14th and 15th centuries AD.
American Southwest and Pacific - Graduate Schools in Archaeology
Academic departments in the American southwest which teach graduate level archaeology courses are great sources of information about the region.
Academic departments in the American southwest which teach graduate level archaeology courses are great sources of information about the region.
American Southwest Travel Basics
Planning a trip to the southwest? Liz Mitchell, About's guide to Southwestern United States for Visitors has these great tips for you.
Planning a trip to the southwest? Liz Mitchell, About's guide to Southwestern United States for Visitors has these great tips for you.
An Unvanished Story (San Francisco, CA)
An Unvanished Story: 5,500 Years of History in the Vicinity of Seventh & Mission Streets, San Francisco; excavations by the National Park Service.
An Unvanished Story: 5,500 Years of History in the Vicinity of Seventh & Mission Streets, San Francisco; excavations by the National Park Service.
Ancient Harvest: Pine Nuts and Archaeology
The harvest of tasty and calorie-rich pine nuts in the mountains of the American southwest has been going on for nearly 10,000 years; and I think I can guess why.
The harvest of tasty and calorie-rich pine nuts in the mountains of the American southwest has been going on for nearly 10,000 years; and I think I can guess why.
Archaeological Adventures in Arizona
A group of professionals working with the BLM take interested amateurs into the desert to map, photograph and document archaeological sites. Sounds like fun!
A group of professionals working with the BLM take interested amateurs into the desert to map, photograph and document archaeological sites. Sounds like fun!
Archaeology and the Potters of San Ildefonso
The beautiful American Indian pottery of San Ildefonso pueblo found in museums in Santa Fe is the work of the descendants of Tewa potter Maria Martinez, assisted by that insensitive clod, archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett.
The beautiful American Indian pottery of San Ildefonso pueblo found in museums in Santa Fe is the work of the descendants of Tewa potter Maria Martinez, assisted by that insensitive clod, archaeologist Edgar Lee Hewett.
Archaeology Southwest
Published by the Center for Desert Archaeology, this journal provides"timely, synthetic treatments of some of the most current topics and issues in Southwestern archaeology." Index from Volume 1, 1986; abstracts and substantial snippets beginning in 1998.
Published by the Center for Desert Archaeology, this journal provides"timely, synthetic treatments of some of the most current topics and issues in Southwestern archaeology." Index from Volume 1, 1986; abstracts and substantial snippets beginning in 1998.
California Central Coast Archaeology
A website detailing current and past projects on the coast of California; maintained by the CRM firm of Parker & Associates.
A website detailing current and past projects on the coast of California; maintained by the CRM firm of Parker & Associates.
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Conducts archaeological resource surveys, technical assistance, project reviews, and archaeological resource identification and management training in California
Conducts archaeological resource surveys, technical assistance, project reviews, and archaeological resource identification and management training in California
California Missions Studies Association
Nonprofit organization to promote Hispanic period historic resources in the State of California.
Nonprofit organization to promote Hispanic period historic resources in the State of California.
Center for Desert Archaeology
The Center for Desert Archaeology website has a number of excellent sources of information for the lover of American southwest archaeology, including a free newsletter, and, for members, all issues of Archaeology Southwest.
The Center for Desert Archaeology website has a number of excellent sources of information for the lover of American southwest archaeology, including a free newsletter, and, for members, all issues of Archaeology Southwest.
Chinese Historical and Cultural Project
Nonprofit organization for the study and preservation of Chinese communities in California, conducts some archaeological research.
Nonprofit organization for the study and preservation of Chinese communities in California, conducts some archaeological research.
Cliff Dwellings
The term "Cliff dwellings" generally refers to Anasazi culture sites such as Mesa Verde, Colorado in the United States that have residences built right into the sheer cliffs of mountains.
The term "Cliff dwellings" generally refers to Anasazi culture sites such as Mesa Verde, Colorado in the United States that have residences built right into the sheer cliffs of mountains.
Cochise Culture
The Cochise culture is the name given to preceramic cultures of the American southwest, particularly Arizon, between 12,000 and 2,000 years ago.
The Cochise culture is the name given to preceramic cultures of the American southwest, particularly Arizon, between 12,000 and 2,000 years ago.
Conserving the Past at Gran Quivira
Conservators of archaeological sites open to the public must maintain a balance between the physical integrity of the ruined buildings, maintaining the authenticity of the structures, and minimizing absolute damage to the ruins. Architectural conservator Marc LeFrançois explains how the ruins are maintained at Gran Quivira, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, New Mexico.
Conservators of archaeological sites open to the public must maintain a balance between the physical integrity of the ruined buildings, maintaining the authenticity of the structures, and minimizing absolute damage to the ruins. Architectural conservator Marc LeFrançois explains how the ruins are maintained at Gran Quivira, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, New Mexico.
Digging the American Southwest
Several years ago, o best beloved, I spent some time helping put test pits in a midden at a pueblo site in the American southwest. A pueblo is essentially a village of apartment blocks made of adobe and rock.
Several years ago, o best beloved, I spent some time helping put test pits in a midden at a pueblo site in the American southwest. A pueblo is essentially a village of apartment blocks made of adobe and rock.
Directory of Archaeological Societies by State
Smoke Pfeiffer's list of archaeological societies, sorted by state and region. Look here for a society near you.
Smoke Pfeiffer's list of archaeological societies, sorted by state and region. Look here for a society near you.
Galisteo Archeology
The American Bureau of Land Management's Galisteo Archeology Project includes information about the archaeology and cultures of the Galisteo Basin of New Mexico.
The American Bureau of Land Management's Galisteo Archeology Project includes information about the archaeology and cultures of the Galisteo Basin of New Mexico.
Grand Canyon Archaeology
Data from excavations in the 1960s and 1970s, from the School of American Research.
Data from excavations in the 1960s and 1970s, from the School of American Research.
Greg Bondar's Archaeological Sites of the Southwest
Information on archaeological sites throughout the Four Corners area, on and offline.
Information on archaeological sites throughout the Four Corners area, on and offline.
Rainmakers from the Gods
A collection of Hopi Katsinam (or Kachina Dolls) is on exhibition at the Tozzer Library near the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts.
A collection of Hopi Katsinam (or Kachina Dolls) is on exhibition at the Tozzer Library near the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts.
Sipapu
From the ever-inventive John Kantner at UC Santa Barbara, an interactive research and study tool dedicated to the Anasazi.
From the ever-inventive John Kantner at UC Santa Barbara, an interactive research and study tool dedicated to the Anasazi.
Southwest Archaeology
If you hit any of these links, go here, put together by Brian Kenny and Mathias Giessler.
If you hit any of these links, go here, put together by Brian Kenny and Mathias Giessler.
Southwest Information Gateway
The SIG is a guide to Southwest archaeological, ethnographic, geographical, and historical sources.
The SIG is a guide to Southwest archaeological, ethnographic, geographical, and historical sources.
The Center for Archaeological Research
At California State University at Bakersfield, a not-for-profit educational facility dedicated to archaeological research and long-term instruction of archaeology students.
At California State University at Bakersfield, a not-for-profit educational facility dedicated to archaeological research and long-term instruction of archaeology students.
The Island Chumash: Behavioral Ecology of a Maritime Society
Douglas Kennett's book, The Island Chumash, is an interesting examination of the way humans adapt to changes in their surroundings, whether self- or nature-induced.
Douglas Kennett's book, The Island Chumash, is an interesting examination of the way humans adapt to changes in their surroundings, whether self- or nature-induced.
The Red Abalone Midden Project (California)
From Michael Glassow at UC Santa Barbara, a project investigating shell middens on Santa Cruz Island, sites dated between 6000 and 2800 BC.
From Michael Glassow at UC Santa Barbara, a project investigating shell middens on Santa Cruz Island, sites dated between 6000 and 2800 BC.
The South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC)
UCLA resource center for the California coastline,located at CSU Fullerton.
UCLA resource center for the California coastline,located at CSU Fullerton.
Trivia Quiz: Hohokam Culture
Who and what were the Hohokam? Another archaeology trivia quiz for your edutainment.
Who and what were the Hohokam? Another archaeology trivia quiz for your edutainment.