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Arizona. Map by Catherine Gilman, Courtesy of Center for Desert Archaeology. WELCH, J. R., COLWELL-CHANTHAPHONH, C., & ALTAHA, M. (2005).

An ethnohistory project by Welch et al. with keepers of Western Apache oral tradition re-examines the Battle of Cibecue, adding new perspectives. Explore detailed accounts and their significance to descendant communities. buff.ly/4fUTzIN
#Archaeology #Arizona

Ceramic Quadruped from Pueblo Grande (artist's rendering from Foster 1994:254–255, Figure 6.23, 6.24). Darling, J. A., Lewis, B. V., Valencia, R., & Eiselt, B. S. (2015).

Darling et al. explores Tribal Archaeology and the vital perspectives descendant communities bring to understanding the past. Three case studies highlight their importance and contributions to the field. buff.ly/3ZhDHuL
#TribalArchaeology #Archaeology #Collaboration

The San Pedro Valley in relation to the contemporary reservations of the Hopi, Zuni, White Mountain Apache, San Carlos Apache, and Tohono O’odham. Colwell-Chanthaphonh, C. (2003).

This three-year collaborative ethnohistoric research project by Colwell-Chanthaphonh with four Native American groups on glyphs underscores how archaeologists can use oral traditional knowledge to study human experience. buff.ly/4915EKo
#Archaeology #AZ

Map showing the locations of Room 28, Room 28a, and the rooms in the northern burial cluster. Ainsworth, C. S., Crown, P. L., Jones, E. L., & E. Franklin, S. (2018).

A new diverse avifaunal assemblage from Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Canyon, notably contains wing bones. See how Ainsworth et al. interprets these findings to better understand the role of birds in ancient ceremonial practices. buff.ly/3Z5POuw
#Archaeology #NewMexico #Chaco

Body forms and ranges of scarlet macaw, Ara macao; military macaw, Ara militaris and thick-billed parrot, Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha. Olsen, S. J. (1967).

Read about the osteological differences between macaws and thick-billed parrots, as highlighted in a 1967 report by Olsen to aid archaeologists for identification in Arizona and New Mexico. buff.ly/48RY30P
#Archaeology #Zooarchaeology

Locations of archaeological macaw and parrot remains in the Southwest/Northwest. Adapted from Vokes and Gregory 2007:333. Crown, P. L. (2016).

Scarlet macaws hold diverse archaeological interpretations across the U.S. Southwest and Northern Mexico. This article by Crown reviews these interpretations, advancing the discussion on how macaws reveal insights into past lifeways. buff.ly/3Z59XAR
#Archaeology #ScarletMacaws

Map of the Babícora Basin, Chihuahua. Hodgetts, L. M. (1996).

Research by Hodgetts summarizes the faunal collection from the 1991-1992 excavations at El Zurdo, Chihuahua, highlighting the notable amount of bird bones (46%) identified in the collection. Read what other animals were found at this site. buff.ly/4hHUePL
#Archaeology #ElZurdo

Emslie, S. D., & Hargrave, L. L. (1979).

A small sample of 19 bird species from the Curtis Site in southeastern Arizona sheds light on the prehistoric environment these animals thrived in. These faunal remains help us understand past ecosystems according to Emslie & Hargrave . buff.ly/40I4XDG
#Archaeology

Location of Cueva de Avendaños. Gallaga Murrieta, E., Gilman, P. A., Plog, S., & Kennett, D. J. (2021).

A mummified military macaw from a Late Archaic/Early Agricultural period rock shelter in Southern Chihuahua provides insights into regional animal husbandry and trade. Read what Gallaga Murrieta et al. learned from this macaw and associated artifacts. buff.ly/4hPRKi5
#Archaeology #Chihuahua

Map of the Albuquerque Basin (black outline) and Tiguex Province (white outline). Cordero, R. M. (2018).

Migratory bird populations increased in the Albuquerque Basin from the Developmental to Classic Period. Cordero examines how Puebloan agriculture may have driven this change. buff.ly/4fPwCGT
#Archaeology #NewMexico

Ferg, A. (1985).

Ferg analyzes bird remains from the University Indian Ruin, offering insights into the role of birds and environmental changes during the Classic Period in relation to other sites. buff.ly/4hHUrCx
#Archaeology #Arizona

Map of Point of Pines Pueblo showing Arizona State Museum site numbers assigned to different loci and the location of the Point of Pines region in Arizona (inset). Adapted from Robinson (1959:Figure 1). Lyons, P. D., Burgess, D. L., Johns, V. W., & Marshall, M. M. (2023).

New dating analysis by Lyons et al. from Point of Pines Pueblo challenges the region’s chronology, offering fresh insights that reshape our understanding of social dynamics and provide a foundation for future studies. buff.ly/3YKFWVE
#Archaeology #PointofPinePueblo

The Jornada and Mimbres regions of southern New Mexico and far west Texas showing locations of dated shrine caves and distribution of Goggle-eye rock imagery. Map prepared by Mark Willis. Miller, M. R., Geib, P. R., & Creel, D. G. (2023).

Miller et al. examine radiocarbon dates from caves and perishable artifacts in the Jornada and Mimbres regions of the U.S. Southwest. Their findings suggest a refined chronology and offer directions for future studies. buff.ly/3UImhV6
#Archaeology #Jornada #Mimbres

Settlement sites and peoples in the Colorado Delta identified by Garcés, 1771–1776. Map drawn by Jennifer Steffey. Whiteley, P. M. (2023).

Whiteley argues that Francisco Garcés’ writings offer valuable insights into the Colorado Delta, where continuous environmental changes complicate archaeological studies. Read how he demonstrates this. buff.ly/4hJrbLu
#Archaeology #ColoradoDelta

Emslie, S. D. (1978).

Emslie analyzed dog skeletons to identify which prehistoric dogs lived at Mancos Canyon, Colorado. Learn how researchers determine their roles within the community and determine which breeds were present. doi.org/10.1080/0023...
#SWArch #MancosCanyon #ArchaeologyDogs

Illustration of dog tack and packing method as described by Spanish accounts. Sunday Eiselt, B. (2021).

Dogs were essential in supporting Athapaskan and Pueblo interregional trade networks. Sunday Eiselt created a model to estimate the number of dogs required and examined the nomadic history of these animals. #SWArch #ArchaeologyDogs buff.ly/4fpXWLM

Cotton, dog, and human hair sashes from Obelisk Cave; upper ASM #A-21413, lower ASM #A-21414. (Photography by Jannelle Weakly, Arizona State Museum.) Freer-Waters, R. A., & Jacobs, M. (2014).

Freer-Waters & Jacobs confirm the use of dog hair yarn and the uncommon presence of cotton in a Basketmaker III period sash from Obelisk Cave. Discover how this finding opens discussions on activities and trade there. buff.ly/3Cb7xbb
#SWArch #ObeliskCave #ArchaeologyDogs

Great House locations in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. A) entire length of Chaco Canyon, B) detail of “Downtown Chaco.” Wills, W. H., Williams, K., Crown, P. L., & Dorshow, W. (2023).

Wills et al. detail how the great houses of Chaco Canyon were impacted by a large arroyo and severe flooding during the 11th century AD. Despite these challenges, the inhabitants continued building, choosing not to abandon the area. buff.ly/48KbkbA
#Archaeology #Chaco

Ceramic bowls with traits indicating they were made by children; the bowls were recovered from pithouses at La Gila Encantada. Left – Pithouse 2, Right – Pithouse 25. Photo by Danielle Romero. Roth, B. J., & Romero, D. (2023).

Archaeological and cross-cultural studies by Roth and Romero show children were active participants in Mimbres society, contributing to domestic and economic life. Learn how children engaged in tasks like ceramic production and flintknapping. buff.ly/3UJmO9B #Archaeology #Mimbres

A portion of Bolton's 1936 map “Pima Land: 1687–1711” showing Sonora as a Spanish Town, and Huépac and Aconchi as Missions. The University of Arizona Press, Tucson. Public Domain. Doolittle, W. E., Steen, W., & Montoya Ballesteros, J. O. (2023).

To clarify the origins of towns named “Sonora,” Doolittle et al. analyze historical documents. Learn how language barriers over time have influenced the translation of people and place names. buff.ly/4etKo0W
#Archaeology

A map of sites in the U.S. Southwest from which dog remains reported on by Colton and later sources were recovered. Welker, M. H., & Semanko, A. (2023).

Welker, M. H., & Semanko reanalyze Harold S. Colton’s data set on Southwest dogs, publishing his original analysis and incorporating new insights that support or challenge his claims. Explore their findings here. #SWArch #SouthwestDogs buff.ly/3YRv1uU

Ventral view of canid cranium (shaded areas indicate cranial portions recovered.) Drawings by Lois Kain. Ezzo, J. A., & Stiner, M. C. (2000).

A severed dog skull burial at Costello-King provides insights into the dog’s roles in the community, likely for hunting, guarding, and scavenging. Researchers analyzed radiocarbon data from the skull, revealing a diet high in plants. #SWArch #Costello-King buff.ly/3UyrcYQ

Detail of Figure 1 showing, in full, the two “Spanish greyhounds,” the dog master, and a second breed of dog. Dix, A. S. (1980).

Dix argues that a pictograph suggests possible evidence of Spanish war dogs at Canyon de Chelly, AZ, along with greyhound remains at other Southwest sites. Read how this may support historical accounts on Mexico’s northern border. #SWArch #CanyondeChelly buff.ly/48trbeB

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#SouthwestArchaeology #ResearchGrant #SWArch #Funding

The Patayan world and places referenced in the text. Wright, A. M. (2020).

Dr. Wright argues a more precise time frame can be applied to stucco surface treatment on Lower Colorado Buff Ware. Read why the author advocates for improved chronology of Patayan pottery. buff.ly/3YA9Op2
#SWArch #Patayan #Ceramic

Mimbres Style III designs. Redrawn from Citation LeBlanc 2010: Figure 9.6. Whittlesey, S. M. (2014).

Mimbres black-on-white pottery with geometric patterns can create an illusion of color when spun rapidly. Read about the implications of Whittlesey research on this unique art technique and its role in Mimbres culture. buff.ly/40i6wrH
#SWArch #Mimbres #Archaeology

Large sherds from a thumbnail-impressed GBBW vessel. The lower edge of the wall sherd (a, FN294-1) and the upper edge of the basal sherd (b, FN294-2) show breaks along coil joints. From 26NY12985 (from Lyneis Citation 2011:Figure 8.3). Roberts, H., Hagopian, J., Ahlstrom, R. V. N., & Sakai, S. (2019).

Roberts et al. remembers Margaret Lyneis’ research on Nevada’s prehistory, including evidence of when pottery-making mechanisms were adopted. Explore how her studies enhance our understanding of early cultural practices. buff.ly/3YA9E0U
#SWArch #MoapaValley #Archaeology

Need funding for Southwest archaeological or historical research? The F. Lewis Orrell, Jr. -Carryl B. Martin-Research Grant’s deadline is February 15. The winner receives $5000! aahs1916.org/grant/carryl...
#SouthwestArchaeology #ResearchGrant #SWArch #Funding #SouthwestHistory

Map of the Mogollon region (light shading) and the study area (dark shading) discussed in the text. Love, L. B., Ferguson, J. R., & Creel, D. (2022).

Researchers use neutron activation analysis to examine pottery movement during the Mogollon Early Pithouse period. Learn how these initial findings reveal social interaction and mobility within and between regions. buff.ly/3Yjaeib
#SWArch #Mogollon

(a) Nested chevrons, Sedentary period burial from the Hodges Site. Illustration by Jessica Evans. (b) Agave plant. Photo by Victoria Evans. Evans, V. R., & Lail, W. K. (2015).

Hohokam pottery designs reflect their natural, cultural, and supernatural world. Evans & Lail show how geometric patterns uniquely depict plants from the Sonoran Desert, revealing aspects of Hohokam life. buff.ly/3C9bsVF
#SWArch #Ceramics #Hohokam #ArtHistory