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U.S. Rep. Grijalva, Archaeology Southwest, Tribal Leaders Unite to Protect Great Bend of the Gila
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For three decades, Archaeology Southwest has practiced a holistic, conservation-based approach to exploring the places of the past. We call this Preservation Archaeology. By exploring what makes a place special, sharing this knowledge in innovative ways, and enacting flexible site protection strategies, we foster meaningful connections to the past and respectfully safeguard its irreplaceable resources. more »

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Preservation Archaeology:
How to Heat-Treat Rock
Charcoal Burning
Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert (September 23, 2016)—In this post, I show the process I use to heat-treat rocks. I learned this technique [...] more »

Archaeology Southwest Magazine

New Horizons for Southwestern Rock Art
ASWM Vol. 30, No. 2

Issue editor Aaron M. Wright and contributors on the cutting edge of rock art research consider rock art within the physical and social contexts of its makers’ lives. more >>

Southwest Archaeology Today

September 18, 2016: Don’t Blame the Salt at Chaco?  more »

September 11, 2016: Florence Lister Passes  more »

September 5, 2016: U.S. Rep. Grijalva and Tribal Members Unite to Protect Great Bend of the Gila  more »

August 28, 2016: Continued Momentum for Bears Ears  more »

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Upcoming Events

    Archaeology Café (Tucson): Cities and Settlements, Past and Present
    October 4, 2016 5:30 pm

    Dr. Michael Smith (ASU) joins us for our October Archaeology Café. This season’s theme is “Connections.” Mike will share what he and others are learning from their transdisciplinary urbanism project. Archaeology Café is an informal forum where adults can learn more about the Southwest’s deep history and speak directly to experts. We have based Archaeology […]

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    Pilot Pithouse
    Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch
    October 8, 2016 9:00 am

    Visit with Archaeology Southwest’s ancient technology expert, Allen Denoyer, at Oro Valley’s 2nd Saturday Events at Steam Pump Ranch. Allen will demonstrate how ancient people made stone tools and discuss work on our experimental Hohokam pithouse.

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