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We're the only National nonprofit dedicated to acquiring & preserving the most significant US archaeological sites, almost 600 sites in the past 40+ years. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearchcons
We're the only National nonprofit dedicated to acquiring & preserving the most significant US archaeological sites, almost 600 sites in the past 40+ years. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thearchcons
OAXACA, MEXICO: Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has confirmed that a newly reported find in San Pedro Jaltepetongo is a pre-Hispanic funerary context dating to the Late Postclassic (1300–1521 CE)
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INAH Corrobora hallazgo de vestigios arqueológicos en San Pedro Jaltepetongo, Oaxaca
• “Estos hallazgos reflejan que México cuenta con una riqueza patrimonial que confirma la grandeza
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January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
OAXACA, MEXICO: Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has confirmed that a newly reported find in San Pedro Jaltepetongo is a pre-Hispanic funerary context dating to the Late Postclassic (1300–1521 CE)
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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Repatriation work continues across the U.S. under NAGPRA. A newly published federal notice reports the Brooklyn Museum’s intent to repatriate certain cultural items that meet NAGPRA definitions.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK: Repatriation work continues across the U.S. under NAGPRA. A newly published federal notice reports the Brooklyn Museum’s intent to repatriate certain cultural items that meet NAGPRA definitions.
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MOBILE, ALABAMA: An exhibition spotlights underwater archaeology and the challenges of recovering (and protecting) cultural heritage beneath the waves. “Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep” opens Jan. 23 at the History Museum of Mobile through May 10.
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SUNKEN TREASURES, ANCIENT SEAS: ARTIFACTS FROM THE DEEP
Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep runs from Friday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 5
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
MOBILE, ALABAMA: An exhibition spotlights underwater archaeology and the challenges of recovering (and protecting) cultural heritage beneath the waves. “Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas: Artifacts from the Deep” opens Jan. 23 at the History Museum of Mobile through May 10.
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SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: A new public lecture series is taking a fresh look at Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett, an influential (and controversial) figure in Southwestern archaeology. “Rethinking Hewett” begins Jan. 27 and runs monthly through April with hybrid, livestreamed talks.
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January 8th, 2026
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January 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: A new public lecture series is taking a fresh look at Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett, an influential (and controversial) figure in Southwestern archaeology. “Rethinking Hewett” begins Jan. 27 and runs monthly through April with hybrid, livestreamed talks.
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SAVE THE DATE, VIRTUAL LECTURE, 5 p.m. MT, Feb. 5: A War of 1812 fort occupied for just one year still has stories to tell. Join Dr. David Leslie for a virtual lecture on how geophysics and excavation are revealing the fort’s footprint and activity areas.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM
SAVE THE DATE, VIRTUAL LECTURE, 5 p.m. MT, Feb. 5: A War of 1812 fort occupied for just one year still has stories to tell. Join Dr. David Leslie for a virtual lecture on how geophysics and excavation are revealing the fort’s footprint and activity areas.
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Register: buff.ly/rJegPWI
“Time immemorial” shows up everywhere in writing about Indigenous histories—but what does it really mean, and why does it matter? A recent commentary digs into the phrase, and reminds us: words shape public understanding, and better language can support relationships and stewardship.
Commentary: “What Does Time Immemorial Really Mean?” - Archaeology Southwest
Preservation Archaeology Today for 1/21/26: What Does Time Immemorial Really Mean?
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January 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
“Time immemorial” shows up everywhere in writing about Indigenous histories—but what does it really mean, and why does it matter? A recent commentary digs into the phrase, and reminds us: words shape public understanding, and better language can support relationships and stewardship.
CANADA: A new analysis warns that Canada’s shortage of professional archaeologists is colliding with development pressures, and shows how changes to assessment rules and project timelines can shift decision-making away from trained specialists and Indigenous communities.
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Canada has too few professional archaeologists, and that has economic consequences
Canadian cultural resource management archaeologists—professional consultants involved in environmental assessment and compliance processes—are increasingly finding themselves in the public eye when…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
CANADA: A new analysis warns that Canada’s shortage of professional archaeologists is colliding with development pressures, and shows how changes to assessment rules and project timelines can shift decision-making away from trained specialists and Indigenous communities.
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Virginia’s state archaeology office is highlighting a new UVA Press book, The Buried Cause, which grew out of the recovery and conservation of materials found beneath Richmond’s Robert E. Lee monument.
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2025 Highlights: Division of State Archaeology – DHR
The Division of State Archaeology covers a wide range of services including archaeological collections management and curation, terrestrial and submerged (underwater) archaeological investigations…
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January 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: Virginia’s state archaeology office is highlighting a new UVA Press book, The Buried Cause, which grew out of the recovery and conservation of materials found beneath Richmond’s Robert E. Lee monument.
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It’s finally here! The Archaeological Conservancy’s archaeology tours are now live on our new WeTravel platform.
This new system makes it easier to browse upcoming trips, view what’s included, and reserve your spot—all in one place.
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This new system makes it easier to browse upcoming trips, view what’s included, and reserve your spot—all in one place.
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Tour with The Archaeological Conservancy! Participate in an in-person archaeology tours or go on a virtual tour from the comfort of home.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s finally here! The Archaeological Conservancy’s archaeology tours are now live on our new WeTravel platform.
This new system makes it easier to browse upcoming trips, view what’s included, and reserve your spot—all in one place.
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This new system makes it easier to browse upcoming trips, view what’s included, and reserve your spot—all in one place.
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The wait is almost over. Tomorrow morning, our Peru tour goes live at www.thearchcons.org! Be the first to experience our new, easier booking system and secure your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime trip. See you at sunrise.
January 23, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The wait is almost over. Tomorrow morning, our Peru tour goes live at www.thearchcons.org! Be the first to experience our new, easier booking system and secure your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime trip. See you at sunrise.
What should we call Indigenous petroglyphs and pictographs? “Rock art,” or something else? A new American Antiquity article argues that while “rock art” became the dominant label in recent decades, it can be imprecise and unwelcome for some descendant communities.
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“A Mark by Any Other Name . . . ” | American Antiquity | Cambridge Core
“A Mark by Any Other Name . . . ”: Reconciling Historical and Descendant Terms and Concepts for Indigenous Petroglyphs and Pictographs
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January 22, 2026 at 9:02 PM
What should we call Indigenous petroglyphs and pictographs? “Rock art,” or something else? A new American Antiquity article argues that while “rock art” became the dominant label in recent decades, it can be imprecise and unwelcome for some descendant communities.
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Get ready to walk the path of the Incas! Our new Peru tour is officially arriving in 3 days. Even better? We’ve built a brand-new, effortless way for you to book your journey. Machu Picchu is closer than you think.
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Get ready to walk the path of the Incas! Our new Peru tour is officially arriving in 3 days. Even better? We’ve built a brand-new, effortless way for you to book your journey. Machu Picchu is closer than you think.
Experience the beauty of coastal San Diego this March while tracing the footsteps of those who shaped the cultural landscape of early California. This is your last chance! Registration closes Jan 30, 2026.
California Missions & Archaeology Tour | March 9–14
505-266-1540 | [email protected]
California Missions & Archaeology Tour | March 9–14
505-266-1540 | [email protected]
January 20, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Experience the beauty of coastal San Diego this March while tracing the footsteps of those who shaped the cultural landscape of early California. This is your last chance! Registration closes Jan 30, 2026.
California Missions & Archaeology Tour | March 9–14
505-266-1540 | [email protected]
California Missions & Archaeology Tour | March 9–14
505-266-1540 | [email protected]
CHACO CANYON: A fresh reanalysis of macaw and parrot remains is reshaping what we think we know about these exotic birds in the ancestral Pueblo world. Reviewing archival records and bones, the study points away from subsistence use and toward ceremonial and symbolic roles.
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Ancient Puebloans kept macaws and parrots in great houses for ceremonial use
In a recent study, Dr. Katelyn Bishop conducted a zooarchaeological and archival data reanalysis of macaws and parrots recovered from Chaco Canyon to better understand their depositional contexts,…
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January 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM
CHACO CANYON: A fresh reanalysis of macaw and parrot remains is reshaping what we think we know about these exotic birds in the ancestral Pueblo world. Reviewing archival records and bones, the study points away from subsistence use and toward ceremonial and symbolic roles.
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Follow the path from the Pacific breeze of the North Coast to the thin, crisp air of the high Andes. In 5 days, we’re opening the doors to a new booking system designed to get you to Peru with total ease.
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Follow the path from the Pacific breeze of the North Coast to the thin, crisp air of the high Andes. In 5 days, we’re opening the doors to a new booking system designed to get you to Peru with total ease.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Smithsonian is facing renewed pressure from the White House to turn over a sweeping set of internal records—everything from exhibit wall texts and budgets to America 250 plans and content-approval protocols.
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The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit
The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Smithsonian is facing renewed pressure from the White House to turn over a sweeping set of internal records—everything from exhibit wall texts and budgets to America 250 plans and content-approval protocols.
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NEVADA: Want to try archaeology for a day? The Lost City Museum in Overton is hosting Archaeology Day: Uncover the Past on Saturday, Jan. 31 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 17 and under (and free for museum members).
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Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 17 and under (and free for museum members).
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Archaeology Day | Lost City Museum
Archaeology Day: Uncover the Past Join us for an archaeological adventure! This event is perfect for all ages, with engaging activities for the whole family. Here’s what awaits you: Learn […]
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January 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM
NEVADA: Want to try archaeology for a day? The Lost City Museum in Overton is hosting Archaeology Day: Uncover the Past on Saturday, Jan. 31 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.).
Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 17 and under (and free for museum members).
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Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids 17 and under (and free for museum members).
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TEXAS: A Texas Tech archaeology team, working with the Texas Historical Commission, has identified the lost site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo in Jackson County. It's an early-1700s Spanish mission connected to the aftermath of La Salle’s failed colony.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
TEXAS: A Texas Tech archaeology team, working with the Texas Historical Commission, has identified the lost site of Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo in Jackson County. It's an early-1700s Spanish mission connected to the aftermath of La Salle’s failed colony.
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Something big is landing at The Archaeological Conservancy in just 7 days. We’re preparing to take you somewhere legendary, and we’ve built a brand-new way to get you there. The countdown to the reveal begins now—stay tuned!
January 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Something big is landing at The Archaeological Conservancy in just 7 days. We’re preparing to take you somewhere legendary, and we’ve built a brand-new way to get you there. The countdown to the reveal begins now—stay tuned!
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Mexico-Tenochtitlan: Dynamism at the Center of the World
New takes on Tenochtitlan’s sacred core, drawing on Proyecto Templo Mayor research—excavations, artifacts, architecture, and Nahuatl/archival sources.
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New takes on Tenochtitlan’s sacred core, drawing on Proyecto Templo Mayor research—excavations, artifacts, architecture, and Nahuatl/archival sources.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Mexico-Tenochtitlan: Dynamism at the Center of the World
New takes on Tenochtitlan’s sacred core, drawing on Proyecto Templo Mayor research—excavations, artifacts, architecture, and Nahuatl/archival sources.
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New takes on Tenochtitlan’s sacred core, drawing on Proyecto Templo Mayor research—excavations, artifacts, architecture, and Nahuatl/archival sources.
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More book reviews: buff.ly/wj7DXS4
FIELD NOTE, KENTUCKY: New funding helped expand interpretation at the Conservancy’s Town Square Mound Preserve, where a well-preserved Woodland-period burial mound anchors a rare, intact landscape.
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FIELD NOTE: Town Square Mound featured with new signage on Kentucky driving tour - The Archaeological Conservancy
Midwest Region; The Archaeological Conservancy; Field Note; 2025
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January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
FIELD NOTE, KENTUCKY: New funding helped expand interpretation at the Conservancy’s Town Square Mound Preserve, where a well-preserved Woodland-period burial mound anchors a rare, intact landscape.
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AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY, VOL. 29, NO. 4: A feature in the latest issue of American Archaeology magazine highlights decades of work by Pennsylvania’s Frances Dorrance Chapter, documenting deep history where the Susquehanna and Lackawanna rivers meet.
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Pennsylvania's Frances Dorrance Chapter dig through millennia in Wyoming Valley - The Archaeological Conservancy
Community archaeologists of the Frances Dorrance Chapter dig methodically through millennia in Wyoming Valley to map ancient lifeways.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM
AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY, VOL. 29, NO. 4: A feature in the latest issue of American Archaeology magazine highlights decades of work by Pennsylvania’s Frances Dorrance Chapter, documenting deep history where the Susquehanna and Lackawanna rivers meet.
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MARYLAND: The PaleoDigger is back at the Conservancy’s Barton Preserve.This season’s work used strategic mechanized sampling to identify “hotspots” so future hand excavations can be targeted.
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FIELD NOTE: PaleoDigger tests continue at Barton Preserve - The Archaeological Conservancy
Eastern Region; The Archaeological Conservancy; Field Note; 2025
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January 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
MARYLAND: The PaleoDigger is back at the Conservancy’s Barton Preserve.This season’s work used strategic mechanized sampling to identify “hotspots” so future hand excavations can be targeted.
Read more: buff.ly/ILo3IA8
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YUCATÁN & CALAKMUL TOUR, DAY 9: Before returning to Mérida, Day 9 of the Conservancy’s tour took the group to Chicanná and Balamkú—two remarkable sites where the Maya left artistry in stone amid the forest.
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#Archaeology #Maya #Chicanna #Balamku #Mexico #Campeche
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#Archaeology #Maya #Chicanna #Balamku #Mexico #Campeche
January 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
YUCATÁN & CALAKMUL TOUR, DAY 9: Before returning to Mérida, Day 9 of the Conservancy’s tour took the group to Chicanná and Balamkú—two remarkable sites where the Maya left artistry in stone amid the forest.
Learn more: buff.ly/ug2VXbe
#Archaeology #Maya #Chicanna #Balamku #Mexico #Campeche
Learn more: buff.ly/ug2VXbe
#Archaeology #Maya #Chicanna #Balamku #Mexico #Campeche
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Uncovering America’s First War
A sharp look at the Tiguex War (1540) through archaeology at Piedras Marcadas near Albuquerque, plus what lab analyses can reveal about Coronado-era conflict sites.
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A sharp look at the Tiguex War (1540) through archaeology at Piedras Marcadas near Albuquerque, plus what lab analyses can reveal about Coronado-era conflict sites.
Read more: buff.ly/AAGa0At
More book reviews: buff.ly/wj7DXS4
January 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Uncovering America’s First War
A sharp look at the Tiguex War (1540) through archaeology at Piedras Marcadas near Albuquerque, plus what lab analyses can reveal about Coronado-era conflict sites.
Read more: buff.ly/AAGa0At
More book reviews: buff.ly/wj7DXS4
A sharp look at the Tiguex War (1540) through archaeology at Piedras Marcadas near Albuquerque, plus what lab analyses can reveal about Coronado-era conflict sites.
Read more: buff.ly/AAGa0At
More book reviews: buff.ly/wj7DXS4