Anthropology Research __ You will find information about several archaeological projects in florida. - illustrated - From University of West Florida - http://uwf.edu/anthropology/research/  

Bureau of Archaeological Research @ Florida OCHP __ The Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research works with state agencies and local communities to manage, preserve, and interpret Florida's irreplaceable archaeological sites for citizens and visitors. You will find general information as well as specific projects. - illustrated - from State of Florida - http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/archaeology/

Emanuel Point Ship __ "In 1992, a BAR team conducted an underwater inventory of Pensacola Bay. The Pensacola Shipwreck Survey discovered the remains of a Spanish galleon from Tristan de Luna's 1559 attempt to settle the first major colony in modern day Florida." A good overview of the research and findings. - illustrated - from uwf.edu/anthropology - http://uwf.edu/anthropology/research/emanuel.cfm 

Florida Anthropological Society __ "Florida's Statewide Organization of Archaeology and Anthropology" Not much else to say. Jam-packed with resources. - illustrated - From fasweb.org - http://www.fasweb.org/ 
 
Florida Archaeological Council __ "The Florida Archaeological Council is an organization of professional archaeologists involved in Florida archaeology." Learn about the organization and its goals. - From Florida Archaeology Council - http://www.flarchcouncil.org/ 

Florida Archaeology __ Here is a collection of resources and links about archaeology in the state. - From floridasmart.com - http://www.floridasmart.com/sciencenature/archaeology.htm 

Florida Archaeology Illustrated Overview __ You will find a basic look at archaeology in Florida including a basic introduction to the science and its specific application in the state of Florida. - illustrated - From cgcas.org - http://www.cgcas.org/itxt_fas.htm 

Florida Archaeology Month __ "Florida Archaeological Month (FAM) is an annual event sponsored by the Florida Anthropological Society (FAS), the Florida Archaeological Council, the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, and the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks. The purpose of the event is to provide opportunities for Florida residents and visitors to learn about the extensive archaeological resources in Florida and their precarious existence." - From fasweb.org - http://www.fasweb.org/fam.htm 

Florida's Underwater Archaeological Preserves __ "In 1987, Florida began to develop a statewide system of underwater parks featuring shipwrecks and other historic sites. The shipwreck preserves have become popular attractions for skin and scuba diving visitors to witness a part of Florida's history first-hand." You can find out how to visit these regions. - illustrated - From flheritage.com - http://www.flheritage.com/archaeology/underwater/preserves/ 
 
Florida's Unmarked Burial Law __ "The Federal Government and individual states, including Florida, have enacted laws to protect archaeological sites. Rapidly increasing development and illicit digging have caused the destruction of irreplaceble prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and materials. Of particular concern are sites containing Native American Indian and other historically significant burials which are not in marked cemeteries." Learn how this law is applied to archaeological research. - from State of Florida - http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/archaeology/FS872/

Fort of Pensacola __ "In early 1990, an unprecedented concentration of Colonial features and artifacts associated with the Colonial forts in Pensacola were uncovered as the pavement was being removedfrom streets in the Historic District of Pensacola for an urban renewal project." A follow-up article and more. You may also trace the evolution of the fort through a series of maps. - illustrated - From University of West Florida - http://uwf.edu/anthropology/research/fort.cfm 

Hickory Ridge __ "The Hickory Ridge site, located in Escambia County, Florida, is an undisturbed Pensacola cemetery investigated by the University of West Florida (UWF). The site was originally recorded in 1983 during a reconnaissance-level survey of southwestern Escambia County." - illustrated - From University of West Florida - http://uwf.edu/anthropology/research/hickory.cfm 

Indian River Anthropological Society __ "A group of professional and avocational archaeologists interested in preserving Florida’s past founded IRAS in 1965." Learn about the organization, membership, goals and more. - illustrated - From IRAS - http://www.nbbd.com/npr/archaeology-iras/ 

Little Salt Spring home page __ "The site, Little Salt Spring (8So18), is located in southwestern Florida, in southern Sarasota County about 5 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It is a relatively unique type of spring-fed sinkhole that may have served as an oasis in the peninsula during early prehistoric time (Paleoindian through middle Archaic periods..." You will find a good report though understanding it completely requires the following: - "In the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, 22(2): 167-172 (1993) I presented the results, through September of 1992, of experiments with Hi8 video imagery of the excavation levels captured as digital imagery and processed through a commercial Geographical Information System (GIS) with the objective of producing accurate (planimetric) mosaics of each 10 cm-thick level. Almost none of that information is repeated here, so it's absolutely required to have the article in hand before reading this document." - From University of Miami - http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/groups/lss/ 

Mount Royal Indian Mound __ "The Mount Royal Indian Mound site (8PU35) is located on the eastern bank of the St. Johns River in Putnam county, about 40 miles south of St. Augustine, Florida. The site has been continuously occupied by different cultures from AD 1200 through the present." Read about the research. - From Florida Office of Cultural and Historical Programs - http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/archaeology/projects/mountroyal/ 

Pioneers of Southeastern Archaeology: Gordon R. Willey __ Detailed profile of this archaeologist. Includes excerpts from journal entries and information on sites on the Florida gulf coast. - From peabody.harvard.edu - http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/Willey/grw.html 

South Florida Archaeology __ You will find a couple of archaeological reports from Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Learn about the Miami Circle. - illustrated - From Historical Museum of Southern Florida. - illustrated - http://www.historical-museum.org/archaeology/archaeology.htm 

Southeast Florida Archaeological Society __ "The Southeast Florida Archaeological Society represents the Treasure Coast (Martin, St Lucie, southern Indian River, and northern Palm Beach counties)...SEFAS is dedicated to the greater understanding of archaeology and the preservation of Florida's archaeological resources as well as the information they contain." - From Southeast Florida Archaeological Society/fasweb.org - http://www.fasweb.org/chapters/southeast.htm 

Southwest Florida Archaeological Society __ "The Southwest Florida Archaeological Society represents Collier and Lee Counties...Founded in 1980 as group was organized to salvage materials as the Bay West Nursery was demucking a pond. It turned out to be a very important, early wet site.Members operate the Craighead Archaeological Laboratory at the Collier County Museum." - illustrated - From fasweb.org - http://www.fasweb.org/chapters/southwest.htm
 

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