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About The Archaeological Conservancy __ "The Archaeological Conservancy, established in 1980, is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to acquiring and preserving the best of our nation's remaining archaeological sites. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Conservancy also operates regional offices in Georgia, Virginia, Ohio, and California." Learn about their activities and goals. - illustrated - From The Archaeological Conservancy - http://www.americanarchaeology.com/aaabout.html
Archaeological Parks in the U.S. __ Complete listing of archaeology parks by
region or state - By the Arkansas Archaeological survey -
http://www.uark.edu/misc/aras/index.html
Archaeological Sites of the Southwest __ "This is a catalog of prehistoric
archaeological sites in the "Four-Corners" states (Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New
Mexico) of the American Southwest that are on public land and are legally open
to visitation." -
http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/g/h/ghb1/southwest/anasazi.html
Did Cannibalism Kill Anasazi Civilization __ Read about this controversial question in an excellent essay by By Julie Cart of the Los Angeles Times. - From Japan Times - http://www.trussel.com/prehist/news128.htm
Facing the Crisis: Looting in the U.S. __ General overview of the problem of the looting of Indian archaeological sites in the United States. - Changes in the law and plans for the future - Arom Archaeological Institute of America - http://www.archaeology.org/online/features/loot/
Mesa Verde Country: The Heart of Archaeology in the Southwest... __ "This
website deals mostly with Colorado, but does include information from other
states as well. You will find information about archaeology in the region along
with photos and information about Mesa Verde National Park." - illustrated -
From SuBee Enterprises -
http://www.swcolo.org/Tourism/archaeology.html
Mississippian Artifacts __ An excellent website about Mississippian Mound Culture. You will learn about artifacts (broken down by type), history, archaeological research and more. - illustrated - By Anthony Stein - http://www.mississippian-artifacts.com/
Southwest Archaeology Lecture Notes __ "The American Southwest cultural area defined: From Durango Mexico to Durango, Colorado and from Las Vegas, Nevada to Las Vegas, New Mexico. All of Arizona, Southern Utah and Colorado, and most of New Mexico. Distinguishing features are diverse topography, aridity, simple technology. Geographic/Cultural subdivisions are Puebloan, Rancherias and Athapaskans. Athapaskans arrived about 500 years B.P." This essay covers topics as diverse as cultural history and settlement patterns. - From James Q. Jacobs - http://www.jqjacobs.net/southwest/sw_notes.html
Southwestern Archaeology Inc. (SWA) __ "Archaeologists call it "The Greater Southwest." The geographic boundaries have never been precisely delineated, but an 'old saw' suggests that the region runs from Durango Colorado to Durango Mexico, and from Las Vegas Nevada to Las Vegas New Mexico. The archaeologists of this region celebrate a diverse mix of people and their cultures, the in-situ preservation of sites and artifacts, and the greater scientific appreciation of these elements within their cultural, biological and spatial contexts." You may learn about their projects, job opportunities, membership information and more. - From SWA - http://www.swanet.org/
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