Bringing Water to the Mines - An exploration of the water storage and diversion systems built in the latter half of the 19th Century to serve the hydraulic, drift, and hardrock mines of the Mother Lode.
Illinois Transportation Archaeological Research Program - A long-term cooperative partnership between the University of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Staff, research, publications, collections, exhibits and outreach.
INS to deport archaeologist for work in U.S. - From Bangor News, A New Zealand archaeologist arrested last week by the U.S. Border Patrol has been ordered removed from the United States on Friday.
Iron Mines in Northern New Jersey - Photos, historical and archaeological information about the iron mines of Northern New Jersey and Southern New York.
Links to the Past: Archeology - Information for the public and professionals from the National Park Service includes illustrated, popular articles or longer reports on sites, indexed by state.
Missouri Archaeology - Timeline lists the major periods of pre-historic occupation in northwest Missouri. Photos of artifacts and information about the site in which they were found. Other Missouri resources.
National Archeological Database - A computerized communications network from the National Park Service. Includes reports, the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act, GIS maps, and permits.
North Carolina Archaeology - Articles and information about the prehistoric and historic archaeology of the state from the Office of State Archaeology.
Oregon Coast Project - Locating possible Late Pleistocene or Early Holocene archaeological sites on the Southern Oregon coast.
Prehistory of Alaska - Overview from the American National Park Service. Includes a bibliography of print resources on the topic.
The Pueblo of Sandia Petroglyph Project - Information on when a group of six students from Sandia Pueblo worked on a project recording petroglyphs at Petroglyph National Monument.
Pueblo Pottery - An online exhibit from the Internet Public Library on the pottery of the Pueblo Indians of Southwestern US. History, pueblo life and pottery styles, bibliography, gallery and glossary.
Rock Art in Arkansas - Information and educational materials about Arkansas rock art. Includes: articles, papers, images, and resources.
South Dakota Paleopathology - A paleopathology online database including material from the W.H. Over Collection of the University of South Dakota and the Crow Creek Massacre totaling over 400 images with descriptions.
Southwest Archeology - Dedicated to the preservation of archeological sites and education about archeology in general. Features history, maps, and original photography of sites in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
Southwest Web Ring - Essays related to southwestern Native American history, pre-history, and contemporary issues. Includes photo galleries of ancient southwest ruins.
St. Louis Archaeology Clearinghouse - A Yahoo! discussion group relaying archaeological news, events and links within 300 miles of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
Virginia Digs - Archeology in Virginia. The site includes artifact photographs, in-depth essays, a glossary of archeological terms and tips for teachers.
Author Charged in Smuggling - From Newsday, The author of a book on rebuilding Iraq was charged yesterday with smuggling some of its looted national treasures into the United States. (October 31, 2003)
Archaeologists Unearth Remains at a Mohican Burial Site - From Newsday, four Mohican tribe volunteers are working with archaeologists to recover bones and artifacts that were unearthed at a Mohican burial site. (September 19, 2003)
Archaeological Find Provides Insight Into Northeast 9,000 Years Ago - From ScienceDaily, University of Vermont archaeologists have identified what is unequivocally the first Late Paleoindian site (10,000-9,000 B.P.) in the state; and one of very few known to exist in the eastern United States. (September 13, 2003)
How long ago was America settled? - From MSNBC, evidence that humans inhabited western Pennsylvania 16,000 years ago is still dividing archaeologists, 30 years after blade tools and materials to make beads were found in a rock shelter. (August 22, 2003)
Solving Hunley Sinking Mystery May be Matter of Time, Experts Say - The Charleston Post and Courier, archaeologists studying the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley say a clue to the sub's sinking may come from the historical fact that the Southern navy and the Northern navy used two sets of clocks to record the time of day. (August 8, 2003)
Divers Study Long-sunken Civil War Ship - From Grand Junction Sentinel, archaeologists are taking the first steps in what may become a multimillion-dollar effort to save Savannah's incredible hulk. (July 31, 2003)
Did Carolina Dogs Arrive With Ancient Americans? - From National Geographic, Carolina Dog live much like the dogs of ancient times, suggesting to researchers that they may be America's most primitive dogs with roots that could stretch back across the ancient Asia-America land bridge. (March 11, 2003)
Archaeologists Say Ruins Exposed by Low Lake Levels Can Tell Much - From Salt Lake Tribune, the dry spell has lowered the lake levels to the point that many of the ruins have reappeared to varying degrees, allowing archaeologists to view them and learn. (March 10, 2003)
Archaeological looting leads to big fine for Oregon man - An Oregon man accused of looting ancient American Indian remains from a Nevada cave has been fined $2.5 million in civil penalties. [registration required] (December 15, 2002)
Archaeologists Date Oldest Coastal Site - From the Oregon State Daily Barometer, archaeological site identified by OSU researchers as the oldest on the Oregon Coast dates back about 10,400 years. (November 20, 2002)
1860s Warship May be Salvaged - From the Charlotte Observer, the Army Corps of Engineers has begun an investigation of how to save the remains of the sunken confederate warship CSS Georgia. (November 2, 2002)
Florida Skeleton up to 8,000 Years Old - From Sun-Sentinel, the bones of a young man were unearthed by a crew digging peat roamed Central Florida near Kenansville. (October 12, 2002)
English Armour Found at Old US Base - From Ananova, an armour breastplate has been found which could date from earliest days of English presence in what is now the US. (September 19, 2002)
Skeletal Remains May be 11,000 Years Old - From Houston Chronicle, the gummy clay of coastal Texas holds plenty of secrets, but it may have given up one of its oldest when routine excavation near here uncovered prehistoric human bones. (August 5, 2002)
Students, Archaeologists Exhume Ancient History - From Statesman Journal, volunteers from the Oregon Archaeological Society, Portland’s Institute for Archaeological Studies, and students from Chemeketa Community College to excavate for prehistoric relics. (August 2, 2002)
Ancient Art Poses Modern Dilemma - From MSNBC, rock art left by the region’s original inhabitants present California officials with a dilemma as they try to balance the desire for access with the need for preservation. (July 23, 2002)
Archaeologists May Have Found Oldest Foundation - From Channel 8 News in Austin, Tx, rocks may have been the foundation for an ancient building, or a platform to store items off the ground. If created by Clovis people then the structure has a major place in North American pre-history. (May 8, 2002)
Cherokee Pottery Revitalization Project - Several press releases about using the University of North Carolina collections to re-introduce older pottery styles to the modern community of potters. (February 14, 2002)
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