ARCHAEOTOURISM
A major project by the government of Belize aims to boost tourism while preserving the Maya’s handiwork.
BY MICHAEL BAWAYA
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AN ATTEMPT AT UTOPIA?
The historical record indicates Feltville was a 19th-century utopian community. An archaeological investigation is challenging that notion.
BY DEBRA GALANT
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THE POTENTIAL THREAT OF A-76
What are the consequences of a Bush administration initiative to outsource federal archaeology jobs?
BY ELIZABETH WOLF
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A CLOSE LOOK AT GEOGLYPHS
These fascinating images, found in the Western desert, are believed to be as much as 12,000 years old.
BY TAMARA STEWART
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THE PRESERVATION OF SHERWOOD RANCH PUEBLO
Preservation is a crucial, if challenging, component of archaeology. The Conservancy used its expertise to protect this Mogollon site.
BY KATHLEEN BRYANT
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