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Madaba Mosaic Map Madaba Mosaic Map
Madaba Mosaic Map- A brief discussion of the various parts of the Madaba Map. ...
The Petra Great Temple The Petra Great Temple
The Petra Great Temple- Includes a short history of Petra and the Nabateans, a virtual tour, details of Brown University's excavations at the site as well as previous excavations. ...
World Heritage List: Petra World Heritage List: Petra
World Heritage List: Petra- Includes a brief description of the city. ...
Archaeology in Israel: Jericho Archaeology in Israel: Jericho
Archaeology in Israel: Jericho- Article by Jacqueline Schaalje discussing sites visible to modern tourists. ...
Wikipedia - Jericho Wikipedia - Jericho
Wikipedia - Jericho- Encyclopedic entry includes details about the archaeology of this ancient city. ...
The Saga of Ancient Jericho The Saga of Ancient Jericho
The Saga of Ancient Jericho- A comparison of the Biblical and archaeological records from the ancient city. ...
Dead Sea Provenience Project Dead Sea Provenience Project
Dead Sea Provenience Project- Describes a research project to study the sources of the pottery found in Qumran and the nearby caves. ...
Qumran Qumran
Qumran- Illustrated guide to archaeology, history, and tourist information. ...
Wikipedia - Qumran Wikipedia - Qumran
Wikipedia - Qumran- Encyclopedic entry for the settlement nearest to the hiding place of the Dead Sea Scrolls. ...
Ugarit Ugarit
Ugarit- Overview of archaeological finds, with emphasis on the literary tablets. ...
Ugarit (Ras Shamra) Ugarit (Ras Shamra)
Ugarit (Ras Shamra)- Includes photo gallery and tourist information. ...
Wikipedia - Ugarit Wikipedia - Ugarit
Wikipedia - Ugarit- Encyclopedic entry for this ancient cosmopolitan port city. ...
Calvert's Heirs Claim Schliemann Treasure Calvert's Heirs Claim Schliemann Treasure
Calvert's Heirs Claim Schliemann Treasure- Heirs of Frank Calvert, who preceded Heinrich Schliemann as excavator of Troy, are planning to file a claim to a portion of Schliemann's Trojan treasures. ...
Was Troy a Metropolis? Homer Isn't Talking Was Troy a Metropolis? Homer Isn't Talking
Was Troy a Metropolis? Homer Isn't Talking- Explains the controversial discussion between Manfred Korfmann and Frank Kolb on the interpretation of archaeological findings. New York Times [free registration necessary]. ...
Turkey to conduct new excavations in Troy Turkey to conduct new excavations in Troy
Turkey to conduct new excavations in Troy- From Xinhua, new excavations at Turkey's western ancient site of Troy will start on 15 July 2002, reported the Anatolian News Agency on Saturday. ...
Troy Troy
Troy- Description, images, and bibliography of Troy from Tuft's Perseus directory. ...
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump- A UNESCO World Heritage Site at Alberta, Canada. The interpretive center documents the buffalo hunting culture of aboriginal peoples of the plains over a 5,500 year time-span. ...
Underwater arrowheads, tools dazzle Maritime historians Underwater arrowheads, tools dazzle Maritime historians
Underwater arrowheads, tools dazzle Maritime historians- From CBC, archaeologists are showing off a treasure trove they call one of the most significant discoveries of Mi'kmaq artifacts in Nova Scotia. ...
Nova Scotia Archaeology Society Nova Scotia Archaeology Society
Nova Scotia Archaeology Society- Promotes the archaeology of ethnic cultures, locates and records new sites, provides information exchange and preserves archaeological sites. ...
Ontario Archaeological Society Ontario Archaeological Society
Ontario Archaeological Society- Includes information on membership, our history, publications and abstracts from our journal. Presents a summary of the archaeology of Ontario online. ...
Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists
Ontario Association of Professional Archaeologists- To ensure issues and practices affecting archaeologists and archaeological resources in Ontario are conducted within a commonly recognized set of standards. ...
Melting Ice in Yukon Reveals Ancient Hunting Artifacts Melting Ice in Yukon Reveals Ancient Hunting Artifacts
Melting Ice in Yukon Reveals Ancient Hunting Artifacts- From CBC, archeologists working in the Yukon's melting snow fields say they've found some of the oldest evidence of human habitation in the territory. ...
Stock Photos: Bonampak Stock Photos: Bonampak
Stock Photos: Bonampak- Includes medium-resolution photographs; sells high-resolution images. ...
Maya Murals May Depict Murder of Royal Scribes Maya Murals May Depict Murder of Royal Scribes
Maya Murals May Depict Murder of Royal Scribes- Article describing interpretations of the murals. ...
Wikipedia - Bonampak Wikipedia - Bonampak
Wikipedia - Bonampak- Encyclopedic entry on an ancient Maya site in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. ...
UNESCO: Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Alban UNESCO: Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Alban
UNESCO: Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Alban- Declares this a World Heritage site. ...
Anthroarcheart: Monte Alban Anthroarcheart: Monte Alban
Anthroarcheart: Monte Alban- Gallery of medium-resolution photographs; sells high-resolution images. ...
Celerina's Rugs: The Ruins at Monte Alban Celerina's Rugs: The Ruins at Monte Alban
Celerina's Rugs: The Ruins at Monte Alban- Includes site plan, brief historical introduction, and photographs. ...
Monte Alban Monte Alban
Monte Alban- Photographs taken in 1999 by Angus McIntyre . ...
Monte Alban and its Zenith Tube Monte Alban and its Zenith Tube
Monte Alban and its Zenith Tube- Photographs of this "alignment" possibly used for astronomical observations. ...
My visit to Monte Alban My visit to Monte Alban
My visit to Monte Alban- photo gallery, needs URL adjustment. ...
Wikipedia - Monte Albán Wikipedia - Monte Albán
Wikipedia - Monte Albán- Encyclopedic entry for this Zapotec and Mixtec site. ...
Wikipedia - Teotihuacán Wikipedia - Teotihuacán
Wikipedia - Teotihuacán- Encyclopedic entry for what was once the largest city in the Americas. ...
Prehistory of Alaska Prehistory of Alaska
Prehistory of Alaska- Overview from the American National Park Service. Includes a bibliography of print resources on the topic. ...
Alaska Office of History and Archaeology Alaska Office of History and Archaeology
Alaska Office of History and Archaeology- Works to preserve sites and buildings that reflect Alaska's heritage. A staff of archaeologists, historians, and architectural historians oversee programs to identify, document a ...
Downtown Digs Downtown Digs
Downtown Digs- Article by Grace Lichtenstein in the Smithsonian Magazine on the rescue excavation of an 18th-century Spanish mission in Tucson. ...
Homolovi State Park Homolovi State Park
Homolovi State Park- Four pueblo sites thought to have been occupied between 1200 and 1425 by ancestors of today's Hopi Indians near Winslow, Arizona. Tours and facilities. ...
Arkansas Archeological Society Arkansas Archeological Society
Arkansas Archeological Society- Dedicated to preserve cultural heritage and prehistory, and to foster and encourage the public's interest in preservation of the past. Includes information about activities and membership. ...
Rock Art in Arkansas Rock Art in Arkansas
Rock Art in Arkansas- Information and educational materials about Arkansas rock art. Includes: articles, papers, images, and resources. ...
Rodman Mountains Petroglyphs Rodman Mountains Petroglyphs
Rodman Mountains Petroglyphs- Detailed photographs of the rock art, as well as information on the prehistory of the Lucerne Valley and efforts at preservation. Located near Barstow, California. ...
Mojave Desert Petroglyphs Mojave Desert Petroglyphs
Mojave Desert Petroglyphs- Native American, Mojave Desert rock art. Photos of Petroglyph sites throughout the Mojave. ...
Industrial Archaeology in California Industrial Archaeology in California
Industrial Archaeology in California- Mark Lakata's comments on sites in and around Richmond, Berkeley, Oakland, San Jose and the south San Francisco Bay area. ...
Petroglyphs of the Volcanic Tablelands Petroglyphs of the Volcanic Tablelands
Petroglyphs of the Volcanic Tablelands- Offers description that includes information on the geologic composition and origins of the monument. Located in Bishop, California. ...
Guided Tour of Yema-po Guided Tour of Yema-po
Guided Tour of Yema-po- 1993-94 C. E. Smith Museum exhibition on Yema-po, representing the remains of a work camp occupied by the overseas Chinese laborers who constructed the San Leandro Reservoir (Lake Chabot) between ...
Evaluating Models of Chaco Evaluating Models of Chaco
Evaluating Models of Chaco- A virtual conference sponsored by the University of Colorado examines the various explanations for the remarkable archaeological remains in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. ...
Crystal River Archaeological State Park Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal River Archaeological State Park- Learn about the earliest Indian settlements of the Bedford Culture in Florida, and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site. Provides a history of the area and photos. ...
Florida Archaeological Council Florida Archaeological Council
Florida Archaeological Council- Includes news, workshops, grants, awards, membership requirements and application, and links. ...
Florida Anthropological Society Florida Anthropological Society
Florida Anthropological Society- Organization concerned with anthropology and archaeoology. Publications, membership, activities including annual meeting, directory of area chapter contacts. ...
Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research
Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research- Features excavations and shipwreck sites including the Miami Circle and Mission San Luis. Links include anthropological organizations, publications and resources, the Maritime H ...
Volcanic Soils Yield New Clues About The Emergence Of Powerful Chiefdoms In Hawaii Volcanic Soils Yield New Clues About The Emergence Of Powerful Chiefdoms In Hawaii
Volcanic Soils Yield New Clues About The Emergence Of Powerful Chiefdoms In Hawaii- From Science Daily, researchers conclude that relatively recent volcanic eruptions on Maui and the island of Hawai'i produced a handful ...

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