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In some 30 years as a practicing archaeologist, I directed or participated in the excavation of a wide variety of sites, spanning in time from 10,000 BC to AD 1835, and in type from...

This past year has been another tremendously successful year for The Archaeological Conservancy. Because of our members and supporters we have preserved more than 21 sites from damage and destruction so far this year...

My active involvement with the Conservancy began — in the early 1990s, I think — with a phone call from Jim Walker.  Peter Harrison, who normally accompanied Conservancy trips to Belize and the Petén,...

Introducing Our Editor of American Archaeology Magazine: Michael Bawaya Once upon a time I was editing business, performing arts, and luxury homes publications. I knew little about archaeology and had never heard of the Conservancy....

Introducing Our Southeastern Regional Director: Jessica Crawford People often ask me which of the sites in my region is my favorite. I nearly always have a different answer. It’s very easy to become attached to...

Introducing our Western Regional Director, Cory D. Wilkins I tend to describe myself as a desert rat. It seems that sagebrush and dust run through my veins. As a Native Nevadan, I am proud of...

Introducing Our Eastern Regional Director: Andy Stout My first memory of anything connected to archaeology was when I was a boy in the 1970’s, and while working in a community garden next to my childhood...

Introducing  Our Midwest Regional Director, Part 2 of  the Midwest Regional Office Blog By Paul Gardner Becoming the Midwest Regional Director for The Archaeological Conservancy exemplifies John Lennon’s saying that “Life is what happens to you while you’re...

Introducing the Origins of Our First Field Office: the Midwest Regional Office by Paul Gardner, Midwest Regional Director When modern Americans think of the nation’s archaeological heritage, most probably conjure up images of the adobe ruins and...

My Favorite Preserve from James B. Walker, SW Regional Director Celebrating 35th years of The Archaeological Conservancy with the People of the Conservancy Looking back on my 33 years of working for the Archaeological Conservancy, it is really...