Archaeological research in Nevada __ An overview of archaeology in Nevada including history, research programs, hopes for the future and more. A PDF file, Acrobat Reader needed - From dmla.clan.lib.nv.us - http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/shpo/pdf/RESEARCH-pdf.pdf

Archaeo-Nevada Society __ "The Archaeo-Nevada Society (ANS) was incorporated in the State of Nevada as a nonprofit organization in 1966. It is a local group of individuals interested in various aspects of archaeology such as history, prehistory and historic preservation. The purpose of the ANS is to preserve Nevada's antiquities, encourage the study of archaeology, and to educate the public on the aims of archaeological research." Now that they have said all this, if you are in Nevada, this is a group that should interest you. They have excellent workshops, lectures, educational materials and more. - illustrated - From Archaeo-Nevada Society - http://www.archaeonevada.org/pages/1/index.htm 

dig: Nevada Archaeology Events __ "dig's guide to special archaeological programs, events, and exhibits in Nevada" - From digonsite.com - http://www.digonsite.com/guide/nevada.html 

Hidden Cave, Nevada __ Learn about the archaeological research at this Nevada site. "Hidden Cave presides over central Nevada's now-arid Carson Desert. Gouged out about 21,000 years ago by the waves of rising Pleistocene Lake Lahontan, Hidden Cave is sealed beneath the cemented surface gravels of the Stillwater Range. The cavern floor was alternatively flooded and exposed until shortly after 10,000 B.C. During relatively brief intervals since then, American Indians crawled Hidden Cave, leaving behind a well-stratified, well-preserved record of their presence." - illustrated - From amnh.org - http://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/research/hidden.htm 
 
Hoover Dam : Dedication __ "Prior to Harrington’s expedition, it was believed that the Pueblo people had not migrated west of the Colorado River into Nevada. However, the existence of the ruins proved that the Pueblo had been a major presence in southern Nevada." Learn about the research dealing with the Pueblo Grande de Nevada. - From UNLV - http://www.library.unlv.edu/early_las_vegas/hoover_dam/lost_city.html 

Nevada Archaeological Association __ Learn about the organization and its goals. - illustrated - From NAA - http://www.nvarch.org/ 

Nevada Preservation Plan Profile __ "We envision a Nevada in which an educated and caring citizenry respects traditional lifeways and works to protect Nevada's archaeological heritage." Learn about the plan and its implementation. - from National Park Service - http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/pad/stateplans/nevada.htm 

Nevada Rock Art Foundation __ Learn what rock art is and learn about this excellent organization. "Rock Art is one of the most ubiquitous records of past human action. Archaeologists still lack the clues that might someday solve the mysteries of the first Americans. By permanently preserving and recording important cultural sites, the Nevada Rock Art Foundation makes sure they will be available for all." - illustrated - From NRAF - http://www.nevadarockart.org/events.cfm 
 
Nevada State Historic Preservation Office __ Learn a little about this organization and their plans and projects such as the Comstock Archaeology Center and its ongoing work. - illustrated - From State of Nevada - http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/shpo/

Virginia City's Piper's Opera House __ From 2002. "A new excavation of the basement of Piper's Opera House in Virginia City has begun, State Historic Preservation Officer Ron James announced today. Margo Memmott, an Anthropology Department graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, is supervising the project under the direction of Kelly Dixon, administrator of the Comstock Archaeology Center, and Dr. Don Hardesty." - From Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs - http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/dca/press/2002/06-17b.htm

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