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Allen Denoyer, Preservation Archaeologist and Ancient Technologies Expert, Hands-On Archaeology Program

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MUD!

Archaeologist and renowned ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer explores the squishy medium of mud and its many uses, with a focus on experimental archaeology and adobe architecture and its preservation, from ancient to historic contexts.

Early Farming in Arizona’s Tucson Basin

Learn about the origins and rise of agriculture in the southern Southwest/northwest Mexico with Allen Denoyer, an archaeologist who was a key member of the teams that revealed new evidence of extensive maize farming along the Santa Cruz River. In his discussion of the ancient features archaeologists uncovered, Denoyer illustrates the technologies early farmers employed and the scale of their field systems. Allen also highlights the meticulous methods he and his colleagues used to identify and interpret ancient features, artifacts, and fields—even down to individual planting holes!

Hands-On Archaeology Demonstrations and Workshops

Allen Denoyer is an expert in replicating ancient tools and technologies. His work has appeared on such televised programs as Mythbusters and in major museum exhibitions. Allen is especially sought after for his flintknapping demos, in which he explains how people made and used stone tools, projectile points, and arrowheads while creating them right before your eyes! He also conducts workshops in which you can learn to make shell and stone jewelry and etched shells according to ancient techiques. Additional fees may apply for supplies. Contact Sara Anderson for more information.

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