SIG > Archaeology

Subcategories
	Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi)
	Hohokam
	Mogollon
	Paleoindian
	Paquimé/Casas Grandes
	Petroglyphs/Rock Art

Resources
	Title	AAC-L
	Description	This page provides information on joining the Arizona Archaeological Council listserv, or online discussion group. Once you have joined, you will be able to read the list archives. This is a great resource for anyone interested in Arizona archaeology.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Message board/online meeting
	Link	http://www.arizonaarchaeologicalcouncil.org/AboutAAC/ListSer
	Title	Acts of History: 10th Biennal Southwest Symposium
	Description	This page describes the Tenth Biennial Southwest Symposium, "Acts of History: Ritual, Landscape, and Historical Archaeology in the U.S. Southwest and Northwest Mexico," to be held Thursday, January 12 through Sunday, January 15, 2006 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Message board/online meeting
	Link	http://web.nmsu.edu/~wiwalker/
	Title	Ancient Cultures of the Southwest
	Description	This site, hosted by the Logan Museum of Anthropology at Beloit College, is a good introduction to the different cultures from the Southwest region. It gives an overview of the current understanding of the Anasazi, Mogollon, Mimbres, Casa Grandes, Hohokam, Sinagua, and Patayan peoples. A map of the area inhabited with a short description of the people, their characteristics, the type of housing they lived in and the pottery they produced is provided for each group. The mission of the site makers was to provide a complete and up-to-date resource for identification of Southwestern ceramic types.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Research aid, Museum
	Link	http://www.beloit.edu/~logan/exhibitions/virtual_exhibitions
	Title	Archaeobotanical Analysis: Principles and Methods
	Description	This site deals with archaeobotanical analysis at Crow Canyon in Cortez, Colorado and is written as a report with a link to citations and links to reports on the historic uses of plants found in Crow Canyon samples and plant identification criteria as well as a link to the offical Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Research Base. The explanation of methods used in collecting samples at this site is in depth and technical, providing a useful case study and manual for achaeobotanical analysis.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Research aid, Nonprofit organization
	Link	http://www.crowcanyon.org/ResearchReports/Archaeobotanical/P
	Title	Archaeological Institute of America
	Description	This is the official website of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). The homepage contains links to information about the most recent archaeological publications sponsored by the AIA, including Archaeology magazine and the American Journal of Archaeology, which can be accessed from the web site by both members and non­members. Links to current news relating to archaeology are available. The site also contains information about fellowships, awards, and some other funding opportunities. Though the AIA site is not specific to the North American southwest, it provides good background information on the worldwide archaeological community. A particularly useful resource is the online Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin, which lists several fieldwork opportunities in the southwest.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.archaeological.org
	Title	ArchNet: American Southwest
	Description	This is the "American Southwest" portion of the ArchNet site, which is hosted through the Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) of Arizona State University (ASU). The site contains links to web resources related to Southwestern archaeology.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Resource guide
	Link	http://archnet.asu.edu/regions/northamerica/southwest.php
	Title	Arizona Archaeological Council
	Description	The Arizonal Archaeological Council (AAC) is a non-profit volunteer association based in Tempe, Arizona promoting the goals of professional archaeology and dedicated to preserving cultural resources through education and advocacy. This site provides general information about the confrences that they host, the board of officers, the education committee and membership. There are also links including two Arizona libraries with on-line catalogues as well as state and federal organizations.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.arizonaarchaeologicalcouncil.org/
	Title	Arizona State Parks-State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
	Description	This site is the portion of the larger Arizona State Parks web site that is devoted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The page describes the purpose of SHPO and gives contact information. It includes pages that discuss local government interaction, preservation programs for the public, links to information about the National Register of Historic Places (gives information on how to get places listed on the Register), gives tax incentives for registering historic properties. In addition, the site gives a list of relative publications and includes a page of links to related organizations. The site puts the work of SHPO within the context of the State Park network
	Language	English
	Resource Type	National/state park or heritage site
	Link	http://azstateparks.com/partnerships/shpo/shpo.html
	Title	Artifact Typology
	Description	This site, hosted by the the EMuseum at Minnesota State University at Mankato, provides links to basic descriptions of ceramic and stone tool types from a variety of contexts, including some from the Southwest. Although many of the descriptions are short and basic, all provide references for further information.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Museum
	Link	http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/archaeology/artifacts/
	Title	Current Archaeological Projects at ASM
	Description	Current Archaeological Projects at ASM provides information on Arizona State Museum's ongoing archaeological projects. It provides a basic summary of each project including pictures, maps, and links for more information on the project as well as volunteering opportunities. There are also links that allow one to contact the directors of each project. Current projects include the Homol'ovi Research Program, the Borderlands Archaeology Program, the Sierra Ancha Cliff Dwelling Project, and On the Trail of Coronado
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Research project
	Link	http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/arch/arcprojs.shtml
	Title	Defining the Southwest
	Description	"Defining the Southwest" is a project originally developed as a component of a library web exhibit at the University of Arizona. The site is multidisciplinary, with contributions from University faculty in Southwest literature, folklore, anthropology, archaeology, architecture and linguistics. It attempts to "gather multiple visions of what the Southwest might entail." The site's pages include links to historical maps, bibliographies, and digital images. It also offers links and access to student web projects. This page is a good general resource.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Library
	Link	http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/definingsw/
	Title	El Paso Archaeological Society
	Description	The El Paso Archaeological Society is a non-profit group dedicated to the "conservation and preservation of cultural resources." Its web site offers information on EPAS activities in El Paso, TX (open to both non-members and members), information on the El Paso Museum of Archaeology at Wilderness Park, images of local rock art, and an online community newsletter. The EPAS site also provides links to Hueco Tanks State Historical Park, as well as the Texas Archaeological Society and other archaeological websites.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.epas.com
	Title	Hopi Tribe Cultural Preservation Office
	Description	The "Official Hopi Tribe Cultural Preservation Office Home Page" provides information to "scholars as well as the general public." The pages found at this site provide general information about Hopi agriculture and traditional knowledge, additional references and recommended readings, HCPO policy and protocol for research, as well as information on current issues and projects in the Hopi community. Current Issues pages include a chronology of the Navajo-Hopi land issue from 1700 to March 1997, and information on Intellectual Property Rights and NAGRPA as related to the Hopi Tribe. The site also provides useful links such as the Cline Library Photo Collection, Southwest Archaeology Page, and the National Park Service-Alcatraz Island. As of this writing, the site had not been updated since 2001 and several of the offsite links no longer worked. However, it is still a rich resource for information about the Hopi.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Official tribal web site
	Link	http://www.nau.edu/hcpo/index.html
	Title	Intermountain Antiquities Computer System (IMACS) Guide
	Description	This guide is applicable to the greater Four Corners region. It includes CRM forms, artifact and typology guides as well as instructions and computer codes. A pocket size manual can be purchased from IMACS for $40, or the full guide can be downloaded from this site.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Academic program
	Link	http://www.anthro.utah.edu/imacs.html
	Title	Museum of Indian Arts and Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology
	Description	This web page is the online home of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Also found here is information about the Laboratory of Anthropology, which is the major repository for anthropological and archaeological research materials for New Mexico and the greater Southwest. General visitor information is available through this site; also available is information about the collections held at the Museum, contact information for individuals wishing to work with the collections, information about the library and archives, events, outreach, and exhibits.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Museum
	Link	http://www.miaclab.org/
	Title	New Mexico Archaeological Council
	Description	The New Mexico Archaeological Council (NMAC) provides information about the organization as well as access to the NMAC listserv (NMAC-L) and to the occasional newsletter (NewsMAC). Also available is information about upcoming events and contact information for NMAC officers.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.nmacweb.org/
	Title	New Mexico Office of Cultural Affairs-Historic Preservation Division
	Description	This page is the site for the Historic Preservation Division of New Mexico. The web page includes lists of funding opportunities and related deadlines. It includes a information about obtaining archaeological permits in New Mexico and eligibility requirements for the National Registry of Historic Places (including a list of sites on the Registry). Forms, information about New Mexico state laws, and contact information are also included. The page is largely devoted to the legal end of conducting archaeological and historical research in New Mexico, and the available resources and applicable requirements associated with the state. Of particular interest is a county-by-county working list for determining which Native American Indian tribes want to be consulted for proposed projects in various geographic parts of New Mexico, and contact information for pueblos and reservations, available in the "Section 106" part of the site.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	State/federal agency
	Link	http://nmhistoricpreservation.org/
	Title	North American Archaeomagnetism: Southwestern Research
	Description	Archaeomagnetism is a dating technique that was introduced in the early 1960's by Robert DuBois. This site is dedicated to providing information on the history and current state of this technique. It features information on the technique and links to facilities in the US and abroad as well as a list of US reseachers and collectors according to region. There is also information on training workshops and an extensive bibliography. While several links are either out of date or no longer in existance, the site is still a valuable resource for those interested in archaeomagnetism.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Personal web site
	Link	http://www.u.arizona.edu/~slengyel/amag2_new-sw_006.htm
	Title	Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
	Description	The Peabody Museum is located at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. It is one of the oldest museums in the country dedicated to anthropology. The website has several unique features including the ability to search through the museum's collections by maker, object type, location, Peabody id number or keyword. Other special features include Exhibits On-Line, Peabody Profiles and Special Projects.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Museum
	Link	http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/default.html
	Title	Petroglyph Pullout Walk
	Description	This site is a part of the Capitol Reef park site and briefly discusses the Fremont peoples. The site also gives information on visiting the petroglyph and pictographs that are found in the park. From this point you can explore the Capitol Reef National Park site which has a wealth of information for visitors.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	National/state park or heritage site
	Link	http://www.nps.gov/care/petpull.htm
	Title	Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
	Description	The Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology's is part of the University of California at Berkeley. Phoebe Hearst was known for her patronage of Southwest archaeology, and the collections of the museum reflect this. Hearst first became a patron in 1896, when she was responsible for purchasing a large archaeological collection from the area surrounding Mesa Verde. The web site provides the history of Mrs. Hearst, and her patronage, as well as informational links to related subjects. Most of the information about the Southwest is focused on the "Cliff Dwellers" of Mesa Verde, Colorado. In addition, a list of the collections housed by the museum with general descriptions of their contents is available in the "Collections" section.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Museum
	Link	http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu
	Title	Pottery Southwest
	Description	Published by the Albuquerque Archaeological Society, Pottery Southwest has provided a venue for professional and avocational archaeologists to share questions and answers as well as research results about Southwestern ceramics for over 20 years. The current issue of Pottery Southwest is now available online, while back issues containing over 650 pages are available on an archival CD. The order form is on the website. This resource is in PDF format.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization, Journal
	Link	http://www.unm.edu/~psw/
	Title	San Juan College Library: Southwest Resources
	Description	"San Juan College Library-Southwest Resources" is a library resource site containing information pertaining to the geographic region covering New Mexico, Arizona, southern Utah, southern Colorado, southern Nevada, southeastern California, Texas west of the Pecos River, and northwestern Mexico. It provides a listing of holdings in San Juan College's "Southwest Room." The site also provides access to Ethnic News Watch, an electronic database of articles from journals such as the Navajo Times, Indian Country Today, and other tribal newspapers. The most useful category for researchers not on site is the "Web Resources" section, which includes links to other libraries and several useful online resources for anthropological, archaeological, and historical studies of the Southwest.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Library
	Link	http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/Lib/swcollection.htm
	Title	Silver Creek Archaeological Project
	Description	The Silver Creek Archaeological Project (SCARP) was conducted from 1993 to 2004 under the auspices of the University of Arizona Department of Anthropology. The goal of the project is been to understand changes in community organization between AD 1000 and 1400. The SCARP web page provides an overview of the project, a detailed bibliography, and information about SCARP's years as a University of Arizona field school.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Research project
	Link	http://web.arizona.edu/~scarp/index.htm
	Title	Site Data from Michael Adler's The Prehistoric Pueblo World, AD 1150 - 1350
	Description	This site provides the site data tables from the appendix of Michael Adler's book, The Prehistoric Pueblo World, AD 1150 - 1350. Data available for each site include number of rooms, number of kivas, dates, and architectural layout. Both DBP and comma-delimited ASCII versions of the data are available.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Database
	Link	http://www.smu.edu/anthro/faculty/mAdler/prepw.html
	Title	Society for Historical Archaeology
	Description	The website for the Society for Historical Archaeology, which was founded in 1967. The Society is an organization of scholars who study the material culture of the modern world, beginning with the 1500s until the present, with a focus on the American continents. The site provides abstracts from the Society's journal, Historical Archaeology, an online version of the society newsletter, and descriptions ofpublications by the Society offered for sale. There are links to other historical archaeology websites as well as links for educational and employment opportunities and a register of professional archaeologists. Though not specific to the southwest, this is an important resource for anyone working in the field of historical archaeology.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.sha.org/
	Title	Sources of Archaeological Obsidian in the Greater American Southwest
	Description	This site, provided by Dr. M. Steven Shackley at the University of California-Berkeley, contains maps, images, and information about obsidian sources throughout the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico. This is a great resource for anyone interested in Southwestern stone tools and lithic analysis.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Digital images, Research project
	Link	http://www.swxrflab.net/swobsrcs.htm
	Title	Southwest Museum of the American Indian
	Description	The Southwest Museum of the American Indian is located in Los Angeles, CA, and holds one of the nation's most important museum, library, and archive collections on Native cultures. Of particular interest is the "Online Collections" area which provides a searchable index of the museum's holdings. Though the museum collections are not specific to the Southwest, the early activities of the museum focused on archaeological expeditions in the Mimbres and Casa Grande areas, so many of their holdings are Southwestern in origin.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Museum
	Link	http://www.southwestmuseum.org/
	Title	The Society for Archaeological Sciences
	Description	This site is the homepage for the Society for the Archaeological Sciences, the organization devoted to scientific applications to archaeology. It includes pages that give information about the society (contact and membership information), as well as some useful links to archaeological science related topics (zooarchaeology, archaeomagnetism, C14 dating, dendrochronology, isotope research, neutron activation analysis, palynology and others). In addition, it gives links to archaeometry related publications and the online publications of the society (they can only be accessed by members). Some of the links, however, are no longer current.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.socarchsci.org/
	Title	The Southwest Anthropology and Archaeology Pages
	Description	This site, created by James Q. Jacobs, provides excellent photographs and informative, though brief descriptions of various ruins and artifacts from the Southwest, mostly from the Colorado Plateau area, including Hovenweep, Betatakin, and of course Chaco Canyon. For each archaeological site, there are also links provided to other important, related websites. Worth mentioning are the impressive photograph galleries of rock art from the Southwest, such as Canyon de Chelly. The amount and quality of the photographs on this site are what really make this web site stand out, along with the ease of navigation between areas. Each photo can also be easily enlarged.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Personal web site
	Link	http://www.jqjacobs.net/southwest/index.html
	Title	URARA: Utah Rock Art Research Association
	Description	A site for anyone interested in rock art, URARA is an advocate group for the protection and preservation of rock art. The site provides e-versions of articles from URARA-sponsored symposiums and the organization's newsletter, as well as an online newsletter (Vestiges) and a photo gallery from members. Links to other rock art sites are provided.
	Language	English
	Resource Type	Scientific society or professional organization
	Link	http://www.utahrockart.org/