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

El Paso Archaeological Society __ Learn about the society and its goals. "EPAS is a dynamic organization of approximately 250 avocational and professional archaeologists. We are a nonprofit group dedicated to conservation and preservation of cultural resources. Our activities offer something for almost everyone interested in archaeology - from interesting speakers to hands-on experience. Look around our website and see if there is something for you..." - illustrated - from EPAS - http://www.epas.com/ 

Historical Archaeology __ "In Texas, historical archeology-the study by archeological techniques of sites influenced by literate populations-seems to have begun with archeological work financed by the Work Projects Administration. In the late 1930s and early 1940s the National Park Service and the WPA excavated about fifty sites in Texas, including those of Fort Griffin, San Luis de las Amarillas de San Sabá Presidio near Menard, and Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga and Nuestra Señora del Rosario missions near Goliad." A good article. - From Handbook of Texas Online - http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/HH/bfh1.html  

Indian Mounds--Texas __ Information and general background of protected Indian mounds and mound groups in Texas - From ibsgwatch - http://www.ibsgwatch.imagedjinn.com/learn/texas.htm 

Pottery Heist __ "Last July someone slipped into the Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory (TARL) at the University of Texas at Austin, making off with 21 Native American pots. Among those taken were 17 Caddo pots from northeast Texas dating from A.D. 1200-1600, including some of the best-known examples of ceramics from that area. A collection of Archaic (6000 B.C.-A.D. 200) dart points and reproductions of decorated pebbles are also missing." Interesting story. - From Archaeological Institute of America - http://www.archaeology.org/0201/newsbriefs/pottery.html 
 
Recovery Archaeology on the Texas Coast __ Learn how an important and interesting archaeological investigation got underway and what has been accomplished. It is a great example of collectors working with professionals. - illustrated - From dirtbrothers.org - http://www.dirtbrothers.org/atkinson/ 

Southern Texas Archaeological Association __ "The Southern Texas Archaeological Association is a regional scientific and educational organization for individuals and groups interested in the archaeology, ethnohistory and prehistory of south-central and southern Texas ..." You will find articles, goals and much more. - From STAA - http://www.staa.org/

Stories in the ground __ "UTSA’s first research center, the Center for Archaeological Research, maintains a successful and stable facility while continuing to dig up exciting new tales across the city and state. With side bar on CAR's Legacy program." You will read about an exciting program in Texas archaeology. You will also learn about the "Legacy Program" which introduces Texas kids to archaeology during summer camps. - illustrated - From utsa.edu - http://www.utsa.edu/pub/sombrilla/feat21-3.htm 

Texas Archeological Research Laboratory __ "The Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (TARL) of The University of Texas at Austin is a nationally recognized archeological research facility and the largest archeological repository in the state." Many articles and links to related material. - illustrated - From TARL - http://www.utexas.edu/research/tarl/ 
 
Texas Archeological Society's Home Page __ "The Texas Archeological Society promotes study, preservation and awareness of Texas archeology. The Society encourages scientific archeological exploration and research, the preservation and conservation of archeological materials and sites, and the interpretation and publication of the data attendant thereto." Learn about how they accomplish this, their goals and plans for the future. - illustrated - From Texas Archaeological Society - http://www.txarch.org/ 

Texas Archaeology and Ethnohistory Series, University of Texas Press __ While these are reviews of publications rather than the entire publication, you may still be able to find some interesting material in the review and excerpts from each. - from University of Texas Press - http://www.utexas.edu/utpress/subjects/txarchaeo.html 

Texas Archaeology and the Law __ An overview of archaeological law in Texas. - From University of North Texas - http://courses.unt.edu/chandler/PATHFINDERS/texas.htm 

Texas Arrowheads and Indian Artifacts - Virtual Museum __ A virtual museum it really is. There are arrowheads and Indian artifact photo galleries with information and descriptions of 1000's of authentic prehistoric artifacts found in Texas. - illustrated - From texasarrowheads.com - http://www.texasarrowheads.com/ 

Texas Beyond History __ A popular guide to archeological sites from across the state by Texas Archeological Research Laboratory and Texas Archeological Society. illustrated, kids' section - From Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory and Texas Archaeological Society - http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/

Typology in Texas Archaeology __ "The type is the basic unit of classification in archeology. In order to establish order and to facilitate analysis, the archeologist divides his data into typological categories. In order to interpret the meaning of the activities represented at the site the archeologist must examine the material culture in terms of some coherent set of ideas or model, and most of the procedures involve taxonomy-the classification into types of the objects and features that are recovered." A good article. - from Handbook of Texas Online - http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/TT/bctvw.html 

Welcome to The Rock Art Foundation __ "Until recently, few people knew that Texas harbored one of the largest and most diverse bodies of rock art in the New World. For decades, several individuals had devoted considerable time and energy to the recording and preservation of the art -- Dr. And Mrs. D. J. Sibley, with their friend and local rancher Rose Mary Jones, convinced the state to purchase Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site as a refuge for examples of all the prehistoric pictograph styles. Solveig Turpin and her colleagues searched for unknown sites; and Jim Zintgraff photographed the many sites now seen by the public at the Witte Museum. Faced with the realization that the art was deteriorating at a rapid pace, we decided to coordinate our efforts and form a foundation that could enlist the talents of a wider spectrum of the public." Learn about their efforts. - illustrated - From rockart.org - http://www.rockart.org/

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